Ian Blakeman

Biography

Ian Blakeman joined HM Prison Service (HMPS) in 1986, and was appointed as Director, Commissioning at the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) in October 2013.

His previous roles include:

  • Head of Custodial Commissioning, NOMS
  • Head of Woman and Young People’s Group, HMPS
  • Governor, Leeds Prison
  • Governor, Wetherby Prison
  • Deputy Governor, Wakefield Prison

Previous roles in government

  • Executive Director Strategy, Planning & Performance
    • 2022 to 2023
  • Executive Director Performance
    • 2019 to 2022
  • Director, Commissioning and Contract Management – Custodial Services
    • 2013 to 2016