Rebuild & Recruit: Business & Prison Workforce

Description

Doncaster Chamber are proud to be launching a new event supporting the rehabilitation and employment of current & ex offenders through connecting the prisons with business.

We are delighted to be working with HMP Moorland, HMP Hatfield, HMP Lindholme and Serco (HMP Doncaster).

The event will:

• Address myths whilst covering the social impact and practical considerations
• Show the extensive support on offer to businesses
• Focus on the opportunity & potential within the prison workforce.
• Emphasise connection & collaboration to fill skills gaps. 
• Support business to build inclusive workforces whilst contributing towards reducing anti-social behaviour, reoffending and homelessness. 
• Offer businesses the opportunity to tap into an underutilised pool of talent. 

Panel

Mick Mills - HMP Hatfield Governor, EAB Chair 

Mick began his service in 1992 at HMP Leeds, later working at HMP The Mount before returning to Yorkshire in 1995. He became an Operational Manager in 2005 and has held diverse roles across both adult and youth justice estates. Prior to his current position, he served as Staff Officer and Head of Office for six years, supporting three successive Prison Group Directors across 15 prisons. He led improvements in performance, safety, and prisoner outcomes, and pioneered the first Regional Employment Board, contributing to the NFN model. In 2019, he became Governor at HMP Hatfield, achieving outstanding HMIP and Ofsted results. With a strong focus on employment and housing on release, the prison boasts industry-leading outcomes. Mick also chairs the Yorkshire Employment Board and Hatfield’s Employment Advisory Board. Under his leadership, the prison has achieved the highest staff engagement nationally for four years, a zero resignation rate, and top performance in its comparator group.


 Steve Morris - HMP Moorland, EAB Chair 

With over 25 years of experience in some of the world’s leading recruitment, training, and HR consultancies, Steve has developed deep expertise in the world of work and learning, both in the UK and internationally. He has operated at Board level with full P&L responsibility and has successfully started and grown multi-disciplinary recruitment and training businesses across specialist and high-volume markets. His work spans both the private and public sectors, with a focus on delivering impactful workforce solutions. Steve is particularly passionate about improving employment outcomes for underserved communities and has a strong interest in rehabilitation through employment. He currently serves as Chair of the Employment Advisory Board at HMP Moorland, where he is committed to creating sustainable job opportunities for ex-offenders. His leadership helps bridge the gap between prisons and employers, supporting resettlement and reducing reoffending through meaningful employment pathways and tailored training solutions.


Rik Willis - Offploy Training & Advocacy Manager