Prison Support Role HMP Huntercombe £27,840 His Majesty s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds. Someone like you You don t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player. As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. Driving duties are an essential part of the OSG role at HMP Huntercombe and therefore candidates are required to hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme. What you can expect from us: You ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development. In addition to your base pay, you will receive: annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years service (calculated on a pro-rata basis) 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme If this sounds like you, apply now.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Prison Support Role HMP Huntercombe £27,840 His Majesty s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds. Someone like you You don t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player. As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. Driving duties are an essential part of the OSG role at HMP Huntercombe and therefore candidates are required to hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme. What you can expect from us: You ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development. In addition to your base pay, you will receive: annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years service (calculated on a pro-rata basis) 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme If this sounds like you, apply now.
Prison Support Role HMP Huntercombe £27,840 His Majesty s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds. Someone like you You don t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player. As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. Driving duties are an essential part of the OSG role at HMP Huntercombe and therefore candidates are required to hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme. What you can expect from us: You ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development. In addition to your base pay, you will receive: annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years service (calculated on a pro-rata basis) 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme If this sounds like you, apply now.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Prison Support Role HMP Huntercombe £27,840 His Majesty s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds. Someone like you You don t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player. As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. Driving duties are an essential part of the OSG role at HMP Huntercombe and therefore candidates are required to hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme. What you can expect from us: You ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development. In addition to your base pay, you will receive: annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years service (calculated on a pro-rata basis) 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme If this sounds like you, apply now.
Randstad Construction & Property
Morpeth, Northumberland
Are you an experienced Plumber, then this is for you. we do have an opening in Morpeth, Northumberland Location for Plumber. This is a Monday to Friday position working a 40 hours per week, In return you will receive: Job Title: Plumber / Fitter Salary: 36,404 Location: HMP Northumberland About the Role One of our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Plumber / Fitter to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Northumberland. This role requires delivering installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of plumbing and related building services to ensure the smooth operation and upkeep of the prison's infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Carry out inspection, maintenance, examination, testing, and repairs on plumbing, heating, ventilation, and hot/cold water systems. Read and interpret technical diagrams, manufacturer instructions, and operational documents accurately. Perform general maintenance tasks and troubleshoot issues using appropriate tools and testing devices. Repair and replace plumbing fixtures and building services equipment, including some basic electrical components. Inspect and contribute to improving resident decency standards. Maintain accurate and timely records of all maintenance and repair work, reporting any defects or substandard equipment. Escort and collaborate with specialist contractors when required. Adhere strictly to all relevant trade standards and health and safety policies. Participate in out-of-hours call-out duties on an on-call rota system. Work proactively both independently and as part of a wider maintenance team. Comply with Sodexo policies and procedures to support effective prison operation. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced Plumber, then this is for you. we do have an opening in Morpeth, Northumberland Location for Plumber. This is a Monday to Friday position working a 40 hours per week, In return you will receive: Job Title: Plumber / Fitter Salary: 36,404 Location: HMP Northumberland About the Role One of our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Plumber / Fitter to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Northumberland. This role requires delivering installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of plumbing and related building services to ensure the smooth operation and upkeep of the prison's infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Carry out inspection, maintenance, examination, testing, and repairs on plumbing, heating, ventilation, and hot/cold water systems. Read and interpret technical diagrams, manufacturer instructions, and operational documents accurately. Perform general maintenance tasks and troubleshoot issues using appropriate tools and testing devices. Repair and replace plumbing fixtures and building services equipment, including some basic electrical components. Inspect and contribute to improving resident decency standards. Maintain accurate and timely records of all maintenance and repair work, reporting any defects or substandard equipment. Escort and collaborate with specialist contractors when required. Adhere strictly to all relevant trade standards and health and safety policies. Participate in out-of-hours call-out duties on an on-call rota system. Work proactively both independently and as part of a wider maintenance team. Comply with Sodexo policies and procedures to support effective prison operation. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
The role is based in a prison and involves working in groups and one-to-one to deliver programmes that help prisoners understand their behaviours, build positive relationships, improve critical thinking skills, and support them in living offence-free futures. The role is part of a small team of Group Workers providing rehabilitative services to meet the Government's ambition of reducing re-offending. Overview of the job This position involves delivering activities and programmes, including assessments, group and individual treatment, and supporting wider rehabilitative activities within the prison. The post offers training, career development, and professional support. It is a non-operational, non-rotational role with no line management responsibilities. Responsibilities, Activities, and Duties Deliver programmes in group or individual settings, following manuals and designed content. Organise materials for sessions and plan sessions according to programme requirements. Notify managers of session cancellations and complete catch-up sessions. Identify and recruit future programme participants, conduct assessments, and maintain accurate databases. Maintain records of assessments and prisoner contact. Conduct motivational interviews to engage prisoners in programmes. Motivate and engage participants throughout their involvement. Record key session information and complete post-session debriefs. Write progress records, set objectives, and contribute to reviews for each participant. Liaise with sentence management teams and engage in sentence management activities. Follow quality assurance guidelines and participate in supervision and professional development. Deliver awareness sessions to staff as required. The above duties are not exhaustive; additional tasks of a similar level may be assigned. The role requires confident communication in English or Welsh (where specified in Wales). Behaviours Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Managing a Quality Service Working Together Essential Experience and Abilities Excellent interpersonal skills are essential. Full training will be provided. Ability to complete required assessments and deliver interventions with maintained accreditation is necessary. Facilitation skills should be interactive and engaging.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
The role is based in a prison and involves working in groups and one-to-one to deliver programmes that help prisoners understand their behaviours, build positive relationships, improve critical thinking skills, and support them in living offence-free futures. The role is part of a small team of Group Workers providing rehabilitative services to meet the Government's ambition of reducing re-offending. Overview of the job This position involves delivering activities and programmes, including assessments, group and individual treatment, and supporting wider rehabilitative activities within the prison. The post offers training, career development, and professional support. It is a non-operational, non-rotational role with no line management responsibilities. Responsibilities, Activities, and Duties Deliver programmes in group or individual settings, following manuals and designed content. Organise materials for sessions and plan sessions according to programme requirements. Notify managers of session cancellations and complete catch-up sessions. Identify and recruit future programme participants, conduct assessments, and maintain accurate databases. Maintain records of assessments and prisoner contact. Conduct motivational interviews to engage prisoners in programmes. Motivate and engage participants throughout their involvement. Record key session information and complete post-session debriefs. Write progress records, set objectives, and contribute to reviews for each participant. Liaise with sentence management teams and engage in sentence management activities. Follow quality assurance guidelines and participate in supervision and professional development. Deliver awareness sessions to staff as required. The above duties are not exhaustive; additional tasks of a similar level may be assigned. The role requires confident communication in English or Welsh (where specified in Wales). Behaviours Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Managing a Quality Service Working Together Essential Experience and Abilities Excellent interpersonal skills are essential. Full training will be provided. Ability to complete required assessments and deliver interventions with maintained accreditation is necessary. Facilitation skills should be interactive and engaging.
Reporting to the Director of the Program for Community College Engagement in the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Faculty Director of the Prison Teaching Initiative (PTI), the Associate Director, Prison Teaching Initiative (AD) is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing all operational aspects of PTI. The AD expands opportunities for academic outreach by building and maintaining external partnerships around the state and within the national higher education in prison community. The AD supervises a Program Manager, Student Engagement Coordinator, and 2 Instructional Specialists; collaborates with the Faculty Director; and works closely with the Leadership Team to oversee the efficient and effective operation and growth of the program. The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree and have experience teaching college courses to incarcerated students. For full consideration, applications should include a current CV or resume and a cover letter reflecting on your interest in and preparation for this role. Responsibilities In service of expanding opportunities for academic outreach, the AD is responsible for representing PTI externally and on campus, including: Representing the organization at meetings with our partners: the New Jersey Department of Corrections, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, various community colleges and universities in New Jersey, the NJ State Government, and the state-wide prison teaching consortium, NJ-STEP. Representing PTI on the national stage: organizing conferences at Princeton; speaking at conferences elsewhere; and learning about and disseminating best practices in prison teaching. On campus, the AD serving as a spokesperson for PTI: Building partnerships, managing relationships, and collaborating with colleagues in support of PTI's mission. Supervising personnel, including the work of the Program Manager, Student Engagement Coordinator, Instructional Specialists, the Graduate Fellows, and approximately 100 active volunteer instructors and tutors. Managing PTI's course offerings, summer internship programming, and mentorship programming, including: Working with our community college and BA partners in scheduling classes, assigning teachers, procuring class materials, and managing the student rosters; Overseeing the organization of pedagogical trainings and social activities for the volunteers; Working with the Faculty Director on organizing classes and designing new classes; Working with campus partners to recruit, design, coordinate, and implement student support services for summer internships for formerly incarcerated undergraduates at Princeton; Overseeing the summer internship program Coding Foundations of Research in collaboration with the Director of the Program for Community College Engagement; and Facilitating PTI's partnership with the the Princeton University Class of 1994, including overseeing the Power Up mentorship program. Overseeing the administrative aspects of PTI's work, including by: Monitoring and maintaining PTI's financial operations and obligations Interfacing with PIs, ORPA, and other partners in support of grant activities Creating reports and carefully tracking expenses across multiple income streams. Directing PTI's website and social media. Qualifications ESSENTIAL Proven ability to coordinate workflows and manage professional staff on complex projects. Master's or professional degree required, PhD strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to prioritize, and to exercise independent judgment. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to form and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and offices. Experience teaching and/or learning in a prison setting. Experience managing volunteers, and should understand the unique challenges of working with volunteers in a correctional setting. Must be sensitive to the needs and concerns of a diverse student population Highest level of professionalism and tact PREFERRED Experience planning academic conferences Experience grant writing Princeton University is anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Reporting to the Director of the Program for Community College Engagement in the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Faculty Director of the Prison Teaching Initiative (PTI), the Associate Director, Prison Teaching Initiative (AD) is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing all operational aspects of PTI. The AD expands opportunities for academic outreach by building and maintaining external partnerships around the state and within the national higher education in prison community. The AD supervises a Program Manager, Student Engagement Coordinator, and 2 Instructional Specialists; collaborates with the Faculty Director; and works closely with the Leadership Team to oversee the efficient and effective operation and growth of the program. The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree and have experience teaching college courses to incarcerated students. For full consideration, applications should include a current CV or resume and a cover letter reflecting on your interest in and preparation for this role. Responsibilities In service of expanding opportunities for academic outreach, the AD is responsible for representing PTI externally and on campus, including: Representing the organization at meetings with our partners: the New Jersey Department of Corrections, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, various community colleges and universities in New Jersey, the NJ State Government, and the state-wide prison teaching consortium, NJ-STEP. Representing PTI on the national stage: organizing conferences at Princeton; speaking at conferences elsewhere; and learning about and disseminating best practices in prison teaching. On campus, the AD serving as a spokesperson for PTI: Building partnerships, managing relationships, and collaborating with colleagues in support of PTI's mission. Supervising personnel, including the work of the Program Manager, Student Engagement Coordinator, Instructional Specialists, the Graduate Fellows, and approximately 100 active volunteer instructors and tutors. Managing PTI's course offerings, summer internship programming, and mentorship programming, including: Working with our community college and BA partners in scheduling classes, assigning teachers, procuring class materials, and managing the student rosters; Overseeing the organization of pedagogical trainings and social activities for the volunteers; Working with the Faculty Director on organizing classes and designing new classes; Working with campus partners to recruit, design, coordinate, and implement student support services for summer internships for formerly incarcerated undergraduates at Princeton; Overseeing the summer internship program Coding Foundations of Research in collaboration with the Director of the Program for Community College Engagement; and Facilitating PTI's partnership with the the Princeton University Class of 1994, including overseeing the Power Up mentorship program. Overseeing the administrative aspects of PTI's work, including by: Monitoring and maintaining PTI's financial operations and obligations Interfacing with PIs, ORPA, and other partners in support of grant activities Creating reports and carefully tracking expenses across multiple income streams. Directing PTI's website and social media. Qualifications ESSENTIAL Proven ability to coordinate workflows and manage professional staff on complex projects. Master's or professional degree required, PhD strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to prioritize, and to exercise independent judgment. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to form and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and offices. Experience teaching and/or learning in a prison setting. Experience managing volunteers, and should understand the unique challenges of working with volunteers in a correctional setting. Must be sensitive to the needs and concerns of a diverse student population Highest level of professionalism and tact PREFERRED Experience planning academic conferences Experience grant writing Princeton University is anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Vacancy Approach External Location London Region London Closing Date 24-Jul-2025 Business Unit Pentonville Post Type Permanent EO Number of jobs available 1 Reserve List 12 Months Job ID 7644 Descriptions & requirements Overview of the job The job holder will lead the management and assessment of selected low to medium risk prisoners and prepare, implement, review and evaluate their sentence plans with them. The job holder will build effective, appropriate and supportive relationships with prisoners, with the aim of reducing re- offending. Overview of the job The job holder will lead the management and assessment of selected low to medium risk prisoners and prepare, implement, review and evaluate their sentence plans with them. The job holder will build effective, appropriate and supportive relationships with prisoners, with the aim of reducing re- offending. The job holder will act in a supportive role only to probation officers in the case management of high risk prisoners. The job holder will have undergone selection and additional training to carry out this specialist delivery job as a Prison Offender Manager to prisoners. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The post holder must undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. This is a non-operational job with no line management responsibilities. This role is rotational. Will have regular prisoner facing activities/duties. Summary Typical tasks associated with this role include: • Supervise, Manage, Signpost and advise prisoners decently, safely and securely while carrying out all activities. • Understand, apply and conform to national and local policies. • Establish, develop and maintain professional relationships with prisoners and staff. • Maintain and update systems in line with local agreements. • Prepare relevant documentation to managers for verification/quality checking purposes. • Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required. • To assess and manage the risk posed by offenders to protect victims of crime and the general public by: Providing information and advice to other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations. Supervise offenders during custodial sentences. Contribute to the management of risk. Work with other agencies and groups to prevent reoffending and meet the needs of victims and offenders. Responsibilities, Activities and Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: • To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with low to medium risk cases. • No ownership of high risk cases will be held, but support to probation officers in the case management of high risk prisoners will be given when required. • As Prison Offender Manager, be involved in all relevant processes in the prison such as ACCT and violence reduction/anti-bullying for those within your case load, if this is applicable. • Act as the ACCT Case Manager for individuals if appropriate (Prison Offender Managers should not routinely be used as ACCT Case Managers, only when appropriate to do so). • Interview prisoners within prescribed timescales of their arrival. Set and review targets with prisoners and update case management notes on PNOMIS or relevant IT systems. • Use the Offender Assessment System (OASys) to identify risks and manage offenders appropriately. • Obtain further information if required from outside agencies to complete a comprehensive OASys report. • Lead the sentence planning meeting in order to prepare and review appropriate plans. • Coordinate the activities within the sentence plan through liaison with prisoners and other departments and agencies, including gathering and exchanging information and understanding/investigating conflicting opinions on prisoner progress. • Encourage and support prisoner to participate in education, interventions and workshops as defined within the sentence plan. Develop strategies to assist prisoners to overcome reluctance to attend. • To provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to criminal justice agencies and partner organisations. • Liaise with the Community Offender Managers regarding Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) and Home Detention Curfew (HDC). Make recommendations to the Governor on suitability for early release. Inform relevant agencies of release dates and address of prisoners considered a risk on release. • Support Community Offender Managers with the delivery of plans to enable recalled prisoners to be re-released. • Complete all paperwork for the cases, including lifer and ISP specific paperwork in line with relevant policies, standards and set timescales. • Highlight any prisoner who gives significant concerns by their behaviour to the Heads of Offender Management or Orderly Officer. Concerns may be for a variety of issues, for example, any prisoner who has presented in the past risk of suicide or self harm, or if there are any outstanding concerns with regards to victims or further offences and racial harassment. • Contribute to and attend Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) Boards and work with all relevant external agencies to protect the public when releasing prisoners under MAPPA. • Liaise with the Foreign National Department or UK Border Agency regarding foreign national prisoners, as appropriate. • Instigate public protection child contact checks and share relevant safeguarding information with authorities. • Undertake the role of the resettlement advisor for prisoners in the specific caseload. Forge, develop and maintain the links between the programmes, the progress, or otherwise, made by the participants and the prisoner's ongoing path through their sentence. • To work collaboratively with colleagues and maintain effective team relationships, in particular with Key Workers. • Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes. • To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales. • To work within the aims and values of HMPPS. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh. Behaviours • Making Effective Decisions • Working Together • Communicating and Influencing • Delivering at Pace • Managing a Quality Service Ability • Ability to analyse complex information in order to make assessments and decisions. • Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing with offenders, professionals, and at hearings such as Parole Boards. • Ability to empathise constructively with people from diverse backgrounds. • The ability to complete all mandatory training as required to support the job role. Experience • Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties, and of using tact and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues. • Understanding of factors related to offending, e.g. substance misuse, accommodation issues. • Understanding of and commitment to the principles of case management. • Knowledge and understanding of risk management/risk assessment pertaining to offenders and the impact on victims of crime. • Experience in planning and coordinating work. • Experience of working with groups or individuals in order to motivate and change behaviour. • Experience of working with diverse communities including promoting equality and valuing diversity. • Knowledge and understanding of the work of the criminal justice system. • Experience of working with people who have committed offences. • Have received Women Awareness Staff Training (WASP) if working in a female establishment. • Have received Juvenile Awareness Staff Programme (JASP) and child protection training if working in a Juvenile establishment. • A working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards. • Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools. Technical Desirable - Higher level academic qualification(s). Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances 37 hour working week. Additional Information Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working.Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles . click apply for full job details
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Vacancy Approach External Location London Region London Closing Date 24-Jul-2025 Business Unit Pentonville Post Type Permanent EO Number of jobs available 1 Reserve List 12 Months Job ID 7644 Descriptions & requirements Overview of the job The job holder will lead the management and assessment of selected low to medium risk prisoners and prepare, implement, review and evaluate their sentence plans with them. The job holder will build effective, appropriate and supportive relationships with prisoners, with the aim of reducing re- offending. Overview of the job The job holder will lead the management and assessment of selected low to medium risk prisoners and prepare, implement, review and evaluate their sentence plans with them. The job holder will build effective, appropriate and supportive relationships with prisoners, with the aim of reducing re- offending. The job holder will act in a supportive role only to probation officers in the case management of high risk prisoners. The job holder will have undergone selection and additional training to carry out this specialist delivery job as a Prison Offender Manager to prisoners. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The post holder must undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. This is a non-operational job with no line management responsibilities. This role is rotational. Will have regular prisoner facing activities/duties. Summary Typical tasks associated with this role include: • Supervise, Manage, Signpost and advise prisoners decently, safely and securely while carrying out all activities. • Understand, apply and conform to national and local policies. • Establish, develop and maintain professional relationships with prisoners and staff. • Maintain and update systems in line with local agreements. • Prepare relevant documentation to managers for verification/quality checking purposes. • Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required. • To assess and manage the risk posed by offenders to protect victims of crime and the general public by: Providing information and advice to other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations. Supervise offenders during custodial sentences. Contribute to the management of risk. Work with other agencies and groups to prevent reoffending and meet the needs of victims and offenders. Responsibilities, Activities and Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: • To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with low to medium risk cases. • No ownership of high risk cases will be held, but support to probation officers in the case management of high risk prisoners will be given when required. • As Prison Offender Manager, be involved in all relevant processes in the prison such as ACCT and violence reduction/anti-bullying for those within your case load, if this is applicable. • Act as the ACCT Case Manager for individuals if appropriate (Prison Offender Managers should not routinely be used as ACCT Case Managers, only when appropriate to do so). • Interview prisoners within prescribed timescales of their arrival. Set and review targets with prisoners and update case management notes on PNOMIS or relevant IT systems. • Use the Offender Assessment System (OASys) to identify risks and manage offenders appropriately. • Obtain further information if required from outside agencies to complete a comprehensive OASys report. • Lead the sentence planning meeting in order to prepare and review appropriate plans. • Coordinate the activities within the sentence plan through liaison with prisoners and other departments and agencies, including gathering and exchanging information and understanding/investigating conflicting opinions on prisoner progress. • Encourage and support prisoner to participate in education, interventions and workshops as defined within the sentence plan. Develop strategies to assist prisoners to overcome reluctance to attend. • To provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to criminal justice agencies and partner organisations. • Liaise with the Community Offender Managers regarding Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) and Home Detention Curfew (HDC). Make recommendations to the Governor on suitability for early release. Inform relevant agencies of release dates and address of prisoners considered a risk on release. • Support Community Offender Managers with the delivery of plans to enable recalled prisoners to be re-released. • Complete all paperwork for the cases, including lifer and ISP specific paperwork in line with relevant policies, standards and set timescales. • Highlight any prisoner who gives significant concerns by their behaviour to the Heads of Offender Management or Orderly Officer. Concerns may be for a variety of issues, for example, any prisoner who has presented in the past risk of suicide or self harm, or if there are any outstanding concerns with regards to victims or further offences and racial harassment. • Contribute to and attend Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) Boards and work with all relevant external agencies to protect the public when releasing prisoners under MAPPA. • Liaise with the Foreign National Department or UK Border Agency regarding foreign national prisoners, as appropriate. • Instigate public protection child contact checks and share relevant safeguarding information with authorities. • Undertake the role of the resettlement advisor for prisoners in the specific caseload. Forge, develop and maintain the links between the programmes, the progress, or otherwise, made by the participants and the prisoner's ongoing path through their sentence. • To work collaboratively with colleagues and maintain effective team relationships, in particular with Key Workers. • Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes. • To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales. • To work within the aims and values of HMPPS. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh. Behaviours • Making Effective Decisions • Working Together • Communicating and Influencing • Delivering at Pace • Managing a Quality Service Ability • Ability to analyse complex information in order to make assessments and decisions. • Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing with offenders, professionals, and at hearings such as Parole Boards. • Ability to empathise constructively with people from diverse backgrounds. • The ability to complete all mandatory training as required to support the job role. Experience • Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties, and of using tact and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues. • Understanding of factors related to offending, e.g. substance misuse, accommodation issues. • Understanding of and commitment to the principles of case management. • Knowledge and understanding of risk management/risk assessment pertaining to offenders and the impact on victims of crime. • Experience in planning and coordinating work. • Experience of working with groups or individuals in order to motivate and change behaviour. • Experience of working with diverse communities including promoting equality and valuing diversity. • Knowledge and understanding of the work of the criminal justice system. • Experience of working with people who have committed offences. • Have received Women Awareness Staff Training (WASP) if working in a female establishment. • Have received Juvenile Awareness Staff Programme (JASP) and child protection training if working in a Juvenile establishment. • A working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards. • Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools. Technical Desirable - Higher level academic qualification(s). Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances 37 hour working week. Additional Information Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working.Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles . click apply for full job details
Operational Prison Support Location: HMP Erlestoke Shift Pattern: 39 Hours a week - Monday to Friday and include working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public holidays. Hourly rate: 14.97 per hour, increasing to 26.95 per hour with overtime Please note a driving licence is required for this role Ready for a rewarding role in the justice system? We're hiring an Operational Support Grade (SSO) to join our team in HMP Erlestoke. Contribute to vital security operations including gate duties, visitor checks, prisoner escorts, CCTV monitoring, and more. Key responsibilities: Manage entry/exit and searches at the gate Escort contractors, vehicles, and prisoners Monitor CCTV, report suspicious activity Process visitors and oversee mail censorship Assist with prisoner processing and food delivery What we offer: Competitive pay with overtime options 20 days annual leave + public holidays Access to training and career development Skills & requirements: Good IT skills and a UK driving licence (location-dependent) Strong communication and teamworking abilities Ability to work under pressure and follow security protocols Important: A full and comprehensive DBS will be conducted for this role, and photo ID will be required. Ready to apply? If you're looking for a fulfilling role in the justice system, apply today and take the next step in your career.
Jul 17, 2025
Seasonal
Operational Prison Support Location: HMP Erlestoke Shift Pattern: 39 Hours a week - Monday to Friday and include working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public holidays. Hourly rate: 14.97 per hour, increasing to 26.95 per hour with overtime Please note a driving licence is required for this role Ready for a rewarding role in the justice system? We're hiring an Operational Support Grade (SSO) to join our team in HMP Erlestoke. Contribute to vital security operations including gate duties, visitor checks, prisoner escorts, CCTV monitoring, and more. Key responsibilities: Manage entry/exit and searches at the gate Escort contractors, vehicles, and prisoners Monitor CCTV, report suspicious activity Process visitors and oversee mail censorship Assist with prisoner processing and food delivery What we offer: Competitive pay with overtime options 20 days annual leave + public holidays Access to training and career development Skills & requirements: Good IT skills and a UK driving licence (location-dependent) Strong communication and teamworking abilities Ability to work under pressure and follow security protocols Important: A full and comprehensive DBS will be conducted for this role, and photo ID will be required. Ready to apply? If you're looking for a fulfilling role in the justice system, apply today and take the next step in your career.
Hope Street has been open for over a year now, and is the first of its kind, delivering an innovative provision for women and their children in Hampshire. This role will play a key part in our team of leads , managing the Night Support and Safety teams, and all hub activities that take place between 8pm and 8am, ensuring the safety of our women and their children living in the Hope Street community. You will lead our night team, liaising closely with the Hub Community Lead and the Hope Street operational teams to ensure that the holistic support needs of women and children are met. You ll be proactive, engaged, conscientious and energetic; ensuring that your team are also motivated to provide the best possible service for our residents. You ll ideally have previous experience working with justice-involved women, or within a women-only service, and will need to have line managed a small team. You ll be flexible in when you work, ensuring you spend time with our day team, attending our all-team meetings and training activities, and ensuring that your night team participate in these opportunities to integrate and contribute as well. It would be highly advantageous if you hold an SIA licence (CCTV), but if you don t, you ll be willing to undertake the 3-day course qualification. It is a requirement of this role to have a driving licence, access to your own vehicle and hold business car insurance. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. We offer the following employee benefits: • We are a Real Living Wage Employer • 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata • A day off on your Birthday • Long Service Award extra holiday for 3+ years service • A comprehensive induction and training programme • An unlimited counselling service through our Employment Assistance Programme OpenUp , which you can also extend to 3 members of your family. • Enhanced Company sick pay scheme • Team member of the month awards • Refer a Friend Recruitment Bonus • 5% employer contribution to your NEST Pension, increasing after 3+ years service • Learning & Development opportunities relevant to each role • Blue Light Discount Scheme • Team building activities • Regular collaborative team days One Small Thing was founded in 2014 by prison philanthropist Lady Edwina Grosvenor, in response to the unacceptable levels of suicide, self-harm and violence within women s prisons in England, with the aim of achieving wholesale system change across the justice system, one small thing at a time. Our vision is a justice system that recognises, understands, and responds to trauma. Our mission is to redesign the justice system for women and their children by: • Redesign the way the justice system responds to women and their children in a way that can be replicated and scaled nationally. • Educate people within the justice system on the impact of trauma, and draw on our knowledge and expertise to help build capacity within organisations. • Influence politicians and policy makers to encourage culture change across the justice system and the people who work within it. Our name reflects the value of those small things empathy, compassion, respect and their combined power to make a big difference to the individual - and to society as a whole. Please note: your application for this role should include a cover letter/personal statement. Decisions will be made on the basis of how far applicants meet the requirements listed in the Person Specification which can be found in the Recruitment Pack on our website. Please ensure you address those requirements of the Person Specification as those will be used for shortlisting purposes and please use the headings as shown. You should give clear and concise information that demonstrates your experience, knowledge and skills. Make sure you give specific examples.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Hope Street has been open for over a year now, and is the first of its kind, delivering an innovative provision for women and their children in Hampshire. This role will play a key part in our team of leads , managing the Night Support and Safety teams, and all hub activities that take place between 8pm and 8am, ensuring the safety of our women and their children living in the Hope Street community. You will lead our night team, liaising closely with the Hub Community Lead and the Hope Street operational teams to ensure that the holistic support needs of women and children are met. You ll be proactive, engaged, conscientious and energetic; ensuring that your team are also motivated to provide the best possible service for our residents. You ll ideally have previous experience working with justice-involved women, or within a women-only service, and will need to have line managed a small team. You ll be flexible in when you work, ensuring you spend time with our day team, attending our all-team meetings and training activities, and ensuring that your night team participate in these opportunities to integrate and contribute as well. It would be highly advantageous if you hold an SIA licence (CCTV), but if you don t, you ll be willing to undertake the 3-day course qualification. It is a requirement of this role to have a driving licence, access to your own vehicle and hold business car insurance. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. We offer the following employee benefits: • We are a Real Living Wage Employer • 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata • A day off on your Birthday • Long Service Award extra holiday for 3+ years service • A comprehensive induction and training programme • An unlimited counselling service through our Employment Assistance Programme OpenUp , which you can also extend to 3 members of your family. • Enhanced Company sick pay scheme • Team member of the month awards • Refer a Friend Recruitment Bonus • 5% employer contribution to your NEST Pension, increasing after 3+ years service • Learning & Development opportunities relevant to each role • Blue Light Discount Scheme • Team building activities • Regular collaborative team days One Small Thing was founded in 2014 by prison philanthropist Lady Edwina Grosvenor, in response to the unacceptable levels of suicide, self-harm and violence within women s prisons in England, with the aim of achieving wholesale system change across the justice system, one small thing at a time. Our vision is a justice system that recognises, understands, and responds to trauma. Our mission is to redesign the justice system for women and their children by: • Redesign the way the justice system responds to women and their children in a way that can be replicated and scaled nationally. • Educate people within the justice system on the impact of trauma, and draw on our knowledge and expertise to help build capacity within organisations. • Influence politicians and policy makers to encourage culture change across the justice system and the people who work within it. Our name reflects the value of those small things empathy, compassion, respect and their combined power to make a big difference to the individual - and to society as a whole. Please note: your application for this role should include a cover letter/personal statement. Decisions will be made on the basis of how far applicants meet the requirements listed in the Person Specification which can be found in the Recruitment Pack on our website. Please ensure you address those requirements of the Person Specification as those will be used for shortlisting purposes and please use the headings as shown. You should give clear and concise information that demonstrates your experience, knowledge and skills. Make sure you give specific examples.
This is a functional management job within an establishment. Summary The job holder will be responsible for managing the provision of Healthcare, drug recovery wings and the development and implementation of the local drug strategy. The job holder will work closely with internal and external partners to develop needs-led, recovery-focused services and tailored support that continues beyond their release to deliver long-term change. This is either an operational or non-operational job with line management responsibilities. If operational, please see Technical Requirements. Responsibilities, Activities and Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: •Ensure all managers and staff within the Function provide a respectful, safe decent environment for prisoners and staff. •Accountable for the performance of the Function and the staff within it. Manage the achievement of qualitative and quantative standards including Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs) within the Function, verifying and signing off documentation as appropriate. Analyse and act upon data which is relevant to your Function. Accountable for management of Healthcare provision, drug strategy and staff within this area. This includes: •Accountable for ensuring interaction between prisoners and staff is actively encouraged. •Accountable for managing the contracts of provider agencies working within the prison delivering healthcare provision and drug or alcohol services, ensuring relevant outcome measures are achieved. •Accountable for integrating all aspects of the drug and alcohol services within the prison and intervention programmes. •Accountable for managing the recovery pilot to ensure all areas of service delivery are coordinated and functioning effectively. •Accountable for developing the establishment's drug and alcohol services in accordance with policy changes, the Transforming Justice agenda and Payment by Results schemes. •Responsible for maintaining an awareness of changes to drug services commissioning and Healthcare provision. •Accountable for managing professional relationships between HMPPS staff and Primary Care Trust (PCT) drug and alcohol agencies and external commissioners. •Compile reports relating to the supply of illicit substances utilising information from a variety of sources, identifying any actions that will limit the availability of drugs. •Accountable for conducting needs analysis of the prison population and hold prisoner and family focus groups to determine changes in need, adapting services in accordance with findings. •Responsible for developing and managing the Drug Recovery Wing, working with commissioners to ensure the pilot delivers meaningful outcomes and long-term benefits for the prisoner and community. Dependant on operational experience will undertake some or all other management tasks including: •Act as the Governor's representative by chairing adjudications and taking charge of day-to-day establishment operations as Duty Governor. •Promote Prison Service policy in all activities and behaviours e.g. promote diversity, decency, safety and reducing re-offending agendas. •Review open Assessment Care in Custody Teamwork (ACCT) as and when required in line with audit baselines. •Provide leadership and management of the Function. Will have the skills to apply all Human Resources (HR) related policies and practices and be able to carry out all aspects of people management such as Attendance Management, Disciplinary Investigations, Performance Management and Staff Appraisals. •Manage Prisoners Complaints Process within the Function. •Responsible for ensuring all litigation claims relevant to the area have been dealt with in accordance with policy. •Oversee the compilation and regular progress reporting of performance improvement programmes. •Manage the appropriate authorisation of Financial Compliance Statements. •Manage devolved budgets in accordance with the financial procedures outlined in the budget delegation. •Ensure that the Function produces and analyses audit and establishment performance management information identifying variances and areas requiring improvements. •Contribute to the establishment's overall achievement of (SDIs) and standards and be accountable for the performance and delivery of targets relating to the Function. •Accountable for all local and national policies relating to the Function, and ensure procedures implemented are compliant, including the development of new policies. •Contribute to the development and delivery of the medium-to-long term strategic and business plan for the establishment, with overall responsibility for implementation within their Function. •Attend relevant boards/meetings and actively contribute either as chair or team member. •Responsible for ensuring the defined work areas and associated activities comply with Health and Safety legislation. Ensure all risk assessments are undertaken and staff are made aware of their personal responsibility towards Health and Safety compliance. •Work collaboratively and provide constructive challenge to colleagues to ensure that their own and other Functions are joined up and together contribute towards the overall delivery of the establishment's performance. •Contribute to the preparation of the establishment contingency and emergency plans and ensure implementation when required. •Ensure the effective use of staff resources and the provision of training and annual leave opportunities. •Produce relevant reports as required and ensure that the response to all correspondence are within agreed timescales. •Carry out investigations and administration in relation to incidents of potential discrimination and report on findings. •Accountable for ensuring actions arising from Standard Audit, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) Action Plans and Managing Quality of Prison Life (MQPL) surveys, including local Self Audit action plans and Resettlement strategies, are delivered. •Deliver and implement projects as directed by the Governor. •Actively encourage staff engagement within the Function to ensure objectives are met. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh. Behaviours •Delivering at Pace •Communicating and Influencing •Working Together •Managing a Quality Service •Changing and Improving Technical Requirements Job holders must complete specific training in their specialism once they take up post. If Operational •Must be successfully accredited by passing the Head of Function Assessment Centre (HFAC), or prior to 2016 be accredited as an Operational Manager (or in post as a G5 prior to 1999). •Where HFAC accreditation was gained from 2018, the Incident Management Silver Command (IMSC) assessment must also be passed to be eligible for operational Head of Function roles. •When transferring to a Young Persons establishment the job holder will be required to successfully undertake an assessment to demons trate suitability to work with Young People. •Successful completion of the workbook. Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances 37 hour week Additional Information Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working.Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to aMoJoffice location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks. Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance withthe HMPPS' Flexible Working policy. If you are a current NPS employee . click apply for full job details
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
This is a functional management job within an establishment. Summary The job holder will be responsible for managing the provision of Healthcare, drug recovery wings and the development and implementation of the local drug strategy. The job holder will work closely with internal and external partners to develop needs-led, recovery-focused services and tailored support that continues beyond their release to deliver long-term change. This is either an operational or non-operational job with line management responsibilities. If operational, please see Technical Requirements. Responsibilities, Activities and Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: •Ensure all managers and staff within the Function provide a respectful, safe decent environment for prisoners and staff. •Accountable for the performance of the Function and the staff within it. Manage the achievement of qualitative and quantative standards including Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs) within the Function, verifying and signing off documentation as appropriate. Analyse and act upon data which is relevant to your Function. Accountable for management of Healthcare provision, drug strategy and staff within this area. This includes: •Accountable for ensuring interaction between prisoners and staff is actively encouraged. •Accountable for managing the contracts of provider agencies working within the prison delivering healthcare provision and drug or alcohol services, ensuring relevant outcome measures are achieved. •Accountable for integrating all aspects of the drug and alcohol services within the prison and intervention programmes. •Accountable for managing the recovery pilot to ensure all areas of service delivery are coordinated and functioning effectively. •Accountable for developing the establishment's drug and alcohol services in accordance with policy changes, the Transforming Justice agenda and Payment by Results schemes. •Responsible for maintaining an awareness of changes to drug services commissioning and Healthcare provision. •Accountable for managing professional relationships between HMPPS staff and Primary Care Trust (PCT) drug and alcohol agencies and external commissioners. •Compile reports relating to the supply of illicit substances utilising information from a variety of sources, identifying any actions that will limit the availability of drugs. •Accountable for conducting needs analysis of the prison population and hold prisoner and family focus groups to determine changes in need, adapting services in accordance with findings. •Responsible for developing and managing the Drug Recovery Wing, working with commissioners to ensure the pilot delivers meaningful outcomes and long-term benefits for the prisoner and community. Dependant on operational experience will undertake some or all other management tasks including: •Act as the Governor's representative by chairing adjudications and taking charge of day-to-day establishment operations as Duty Governor. •Promote Prison Service policy in all activities and behaviours e.g. promote diversity, decency, safety and reducing re-offending agendas. •Review open Assessment Care in Custody Teamwork (ACCT) as and when required in line with audit baselines. •Provide leadership and management of the Function. Will have the skills to apply all Human Resources (HR) related policies and practices and be able to carry out all aspects of people management such as Attendance Management, Disciplinary Investigations, Performance Management and Staff Appraisals. •Manage Prisoners Complaints Process within the Function. •Responsible for ensuring all litigation claims relevant to the area have been dealt with in accordance with policy. •Oversee the compilation and regular progress reporting of performance improvement programmes. •Manage the appropriate authorisation of Financial Compliance Statements. •Manage devolved budgets in accordance with the financial procedures outlined in the budget delegation. •Ensure that the Function produces and analyses audit and establishment performance management information identifying variances and areas requiring improvements. •Contribute to the establishment's overall achievement of (SDIs) and standards and be accountable for the performance and delivery of targets relating to the Function. •Accountable for all local and national policies relating to the Function, and ensure procedures implemented are compliant, including the development of new policies. •Contribute to the development and delivery of the medium-to-long term strategic and business plan for the establishment, with overall responsibility for implementation within their Function. •Attend relevant boards/meetings and actively contribute either as chair or team member. •Responsible for ensuring the defined work areas and associated activities comply with Health and Safety legislation. Ensure all risk assessments are undertaken and staff are made aware of their personal responsibility towards Health and Safety compliance. •Work collaboratively and provide constructive challenge to colleagues to ensure that their own and other Functions are joined up and together contribute towards the overall delivery of the establishment's performance. •Contribute to the preparation of the establishment contingency and emergency plans and ensure implementation when required. •Ensure the effective use of staff resources and the provision of training and annual leave opportunities. •Produce relevant reports as required and ensure that the response to all correspondence are within agreed timescales. •Carry out investigations and administration in relation to incidents of potential discrimination and report on findings. •Accountable for ensuring actions arising from Standard Audit, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) Action Plans and Managing Quality of Prison Life (MQPL) surveys, including local Self Audit action plans and Resettlement strategies, are delivered. •Deliver and implement projects as directed by the Governor. •Actively encourage staff engagement within the Function to ensure objectives are met. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh. Behaviours •Delivering at Pace •Communicating and Influencing •Working Together •Managing a Quality Service •Changing and Improving Technical Requirements Job holders must complete specific training in their specialism once they take up post. If Operational •Must be successfully accredited by passing the Head of Function Assessment Centre (HFAC), or prior to 2016 be accredited as an Operational Manager (or in post as a G5 prior to 1999). •Where HFAC accreditation was gained from 2018, the Incident Management Silver Command (IMSC) assessment must also be passed to be eligible for operational Head of Function roles. •When transferring to a Young Persons establishment the job holder will be required to successfully undertake an assessment to demons trate suitability to work with Young People. •Successful completion of the workbook. Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances 37 hour week Additional Information Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working.Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to aMoJoffice location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks. Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance withthe HMPPS' Flexible Working policy. If you are a current NPS employee . click apply for full job details
Operational Prison Support Location: HMP Leyhill Shift Pattern: Part-time, 22hrs hour per week Wednesday to Friday (Wednesday and Thursday 8am to 4.30pm, Fridays would be 8am to 4pm) Hourly rate: £12.48 per hour, increasing up to £21.84 per hour with overtime Ready for a rewarding role in the justice system? We're hiring an Operational Support Grade (SSO) to join our team in HMP Leyhill click apply for full job details
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Operational Prison Support Location: HMP Leyhill Shift Pattern: Part-time, 22hrs hour per week Wednesday to Friday (Wednesday and Thursday 8am to 4.30pm, Fridays would be 8am to 4pm) Hourly rate: £12.48 per hour, increasing up to £21.84 per hour with overtime Ready for a rewarding role in the justice system? We're hiring an Operational Support Grade (SSO) to join our team in HMP Leyhill click apply for full job details
Job Title: Electrically Biased Senior Contracts Manager Salary: 75,000 + Car Allowance Location: UK-wide travel (Primary base TBD) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reporting to: Operations Director / Head of Projects EXPERIENCE WORKING OF WORKING ON CAPITAL PROJECTS An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrically Biased Contracts Manager to join a leading organisation delivering critical capital projects within secure environments across the UK. This permanent, full-time role involves managing the full lifecycle of electrical and M&E works on HM Prison Service sites, with UK-wide travel and a primary base to be determined. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the mobilisation, delivery, and handover of complex capital projects, ensuring compliance with BS7671 regulations, adherence to site-specific security protocols, and alignment with CDM requirements. This position demands a strong electrical background, exceptional contract management skills, and the ability to operate within highly secure and regulated environments. Acting as the primary point of contact for prison estates teams and government stakeholders, the Contracts Manager will be responsible for leading in-house engineers and managing subcontractor performance to ensure high-quality delivery. They will oversee project programmes, adjust resource plans in response to evolving site conditions, and work closely with the commercial team to support cost control, valuations, and variation management. The role also includes reviewing technical specifications and drawings, conducting quality audits, and maintaining robust site safety procedures. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, along with either SMSTS or SSSTS certification. Prior experience managing electrical capital projects is essential, with a strong understanding of CDM regulations, RAMS preparation, and general health and safety compliance. Familiarity with MoJ operational protocols, as well as infrastructure such as lighting, power, CCTV, and access control, is highly desirable. Candidates with estimating or design experience, First Aid at Work certification, or existing clearance (Enhanced DBS or CTC) will have a distinct advantage. In return, the role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience, a company vehicle or car allowance, a contributory pension scheme, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Electrically Biased Senior Contracts Manager Salary: 75,000 + Car Allowance Location: UK-wide travel (Primary base TBD) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reporting to: Operations Director / Head of Projects EXPERIENCE WORKING OF WORKING ON CAPITAL PROJECTS An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrically Biased Contracts Manager to join a leading organisation delivering critical capital projects within secure environments across the UK. This permanent, full-time role involves managing the full lifecycle of electrical and M&E works on HM Prison Service sites, with UK-wide travel and a primary base to be determined. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the mobilisation, delivery, and handover of complex capital projects, ensuring compliance with BS7671 regulations, adherence to site-specific security protocols, and alignment with CDM requirements. This position demands a strong electrical background, exceptional contract management skills, and the ability to operate within highly secure and regulated environments. Acting as the primary point of contact for prison estates teams and government stakeholders, the Contracts Manager will be responsible for leading in-house engineers and managing subcontractor performance to ensure high-quality delivery. They will oversee project programmes, adjust resource plans in response to evolving site conditions, and work closely with the commercial team to support cost control, valuations, and variation management. The role also includes reviewing technical specifications and drawings, conducting quality audits, and maintaining robust site safety procedures. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, along with either SMSTS or SSSTS certification. Prior experience managing electrical capital projects is essential, with a strong understanding of CDM regulations, RAMS preparation, and general health and safety compliance. Familiarity with MoJ operational protocols, as well as infrastructure such as lighting, power, CCTV, and access control, is highly desirable. Candidates with estimating or design experience, First Aid at Work certification, or existing clearance (Enhanced DBS or CTC) will have a distinct advantage. In return, the role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience, a company vehicle or car allowance, a contributory pension scheme, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
Job description JOIN THE GROUNDWORK TEAM We re passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We specialise in the following services and are committed to creating added social value through our delivery: Community engagement Landscape design & build Training & coaching for employment Early intervention to support health & wellbeing Safe & sustainable business support As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a Gold Award Employer Recognition Scheme holder with the Armed Forces Covenant we also offer a guaranteed interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria for the role. At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults. If you want to work in a values driven team that makes a real difference to individuals and communities in Greater Manchester, read on. OVERVIEW OF THE POST Construction Training Manager based within established Industries Workshop at HMP Forest Bank, you will be responsible managing, delivering, developing and continuously improving a programme of L1/ L2 accredited construction multi skills and health and safety training for serving prisoners. Responsible for: Ensuring excellent operational delivery within programmes focused on participant experience, achievement and progression outcomes Ensuring high quality and standardised service delivery by tutors in line with awarding body requirements Ensuring effective relationships with prison staff e.g. officers and management Meeting commissioner, partner, employer and stakeholder requirements Driving culture and values within delivery team Effective financial management and forward financial planning for programme area ROLE & MAIN PURPOSES OF THE POST Delivery Leads and effectively manages all aspects of accredited construction training programmes within prison workshop environment, including developing curriculum and teaching materials and resources Ensure delivery of a high-quality service that delivers positive achievements and outcomes for service users, including a focus on ensuring service users have the right skills, attitude and ambition to secure employment in construction following release from custody; achieves contractual KPIs and requirements of externally audited standards including City & Guilds and Ofsted Some direct delivery and assessment of accredited construction multi trades training to ensure continuity of provision Business & Service Development Manages and develops excellent relationships with Sodexo staff, Probation and other agencies working within the prison environment Manages & grows delivery partnerships and relationships, including with employers and commissioners Leads and supervises implementation of quality improvement and development plans for curriculum area with focus on high standards of teaching, learning and assessment for all personnel in the workshop Champions our listening and learning culture and uses data to inform service development within employment, skills and justice programmes Financial & Resource Management Responsible for prison workshop budget and plans for effective use of resources within prison workshop Supports financial planning and develops and delivers financial sustainability plans for construction training programme Identifies external funding opportunities to support development of new opportunities or innovation and makes recommendations on these Secures new income for programme area through mixture of supply chain negotiations and submission of new bids and tenders People Management & Development Drives culture and values within team, including focus on managing co-located team and ensuring effective integration with wider Groundwork team Supports delivery of strategic workforce development plans Uses feedback (trends, insight etc) to influence policy and action Responsible for team performance including well-being, development & performance -in line with contractual requirements and externally evaluated systems Ofsted / Education Inspection Framework Is responsible for most effective use of people within workshop both Groundwork and Sodexo. Internal Management Embeds policies and procedures across programme area Leads development & delivery of business improvement priority plans (as identified within our strategy) Collates, analyses and learns from data to improve internal and external service delivery Champions the use of data to drive improvements to delivery, including data related to people (HR), service delivery and development (impact) and processes (business performance) Remains on top of market and emerging trends/latest insights for construction, education and justice sector and uses these to inform service development plans To apply for this role, please go to our website and follow the instructions to apply.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Job description JOIN THE GROUNDWORK TEAM We re passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We specialise in the following services and are committed to creating added social value through our delivery: Community engagement Landscape design & build Training & coaching for employment Early intervention to support health & wellbeing Safe & sustainable business support As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a Gold Award Employer Recognition Scheme holder with the Armed Forces Covenant we also offer a guaranteed interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria for the role. At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults. If you want to work in a values driven team that makes a real difference to individuals and communities in Greater Manchester, read on. OVERVIEW OF THE POST Construction Training Manager based within established Industries Workshop at HMP Forest Bank, you will be responsible managing, delivering, developing and continuously improving a programme of L1/ L2 accredited construction multi skills and health and safety training for serving prisoners. Responsible for: Ensuring excellent operational delivery within programmes focused on participant experience, achievement and progression outcomes Ensuring high quality and standardised service delivery by tutors in line with awarding body requirements Ensuring effective relationships with prison staff e.g. officers and management Meeting commissioner, partner, employer and stakeholder requirements Driving culture and values within delivery team Effective financial management and forward financial planning for programme area ROLE & MAIN PURPOSES OF THE POST Delivery Leads and effectively manages all aspects of accredited construction training programmes within prison workshop environment, including developing curriculum and teaching materials and resources Ensure delivery of a high-quality service that delivers positive achievements and outcomes for service users, including a focus on ensuring service users have the right skills, attitude and ambition to secure employment in construction following release from custody; achieves contractual KPIs and requirements of externally audited standards including City & Guilds and Ofsted Some direct delivery and assessment of accredited construction multi trades training to ensure continuity of provision Business & Service Development Manages and develops excellent relationships with Sodexo staff, Probation and other agencies working within the prison environment Manages & grows delivery partnerships and relationships, including with employers and commissioners Leads and supervises implementation of quality improvement and development plans for curriculum area with focus on high standards of teaching, learning and assessment for all personnel in the workshop Champions our listening and learning culture and uses data to inform service development within employment, skills and justice programmes Financial & Resource Management Responsible for prison workshop budget and plans for effective use of resources within prison workshop Supports financial planning and develops and delivers financial sustainability plans for construction training programme Identifies external funding opportunities to support development of new opportunities or innovation and makes recommendations on these Secures new income for programme area through mixture of supply chain negotiations and submission of new bids and tenders People Management & Development Drives culture and values within team, including focus on managing co-located team and ensuring effective integration with wider Groundwork team Supports delivery of strategic workforce development plans Uses feedback (trends, insight etc) to influence policy and action Responsible for team performance including well-being, development & performance -in line with contractual requirements and externally evaluated systems Ofsted / Education Inspection Framework Is responsible for most effective use of people within workshop both Groundwork and Sodexo. Internal Management Embeds policies and procedures across programme area Leads development & delivery of business improvement priority plans (as identified within our strategy) Collates, analyses and learns from data to improve internal and external service delivery Champions the use of data to drive improvements to delivery, including data related to people (HR), service delivery and development (impact) and processes (business performance) Remains on top of market and emerging trends/latest insights for construction, education and justice sector and uses these to inform service development plans To apply for this role, please go to our website and follow the instructions to apply.
Ashbourne, Birmingham, Boston, Coventry, Derby, Eccleshall, Evesham, Leicester, Lichfield, Lincoln, Market Drayton, Market Harborough, Northampton, Nottingham, Redditch, Retford, Rugby, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton Region Midlands Closing Date 08-Jul-2025 Post Type Permanent SEO Number of jobs available 1 Reserve List 12 Months Job ID 4654 Descriptions & requirements Overview The MoJ Property Directorate is a customer focused organisation that exists to enable our customers to perform to their very best. We do this by providing high quality, easy to use services, and working environments that our customers want to work in, which support them to deliver their individual outputs efficiently.Our job is to manage one of the most diverse and complex estates in Government - hosted by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).The MoJ Property Directorate brings together a property portfolio including Prisons, Probation, and MoJ HQ and Arm's Length Bodies. MoJ Property provides specialist services including facilities management, health and safety, fire safety and security, technical design expertise, and sustainability.We also have business management teams who support the entire Directorate and each of our partners is supported by account management teams.We are responsible for a great deal - our portfolio consists of properties valued at £8.5bn for the MoJ alone.We are part of the Government Property Profession (GPP) and through active membership and engagement we will work with the Office of Government Property to develop the maturity of the profession and also encourage our people to join the GPP. We continue to build our capability through training and recruitment, aspiring to be the best that we can be as individuals and as a directorate. We continue to deliver new ways of working across our portfolio - leading on the scale and pace of activity for central government - proposing ways to achieve, and then providing more dynamic and flexible workspace, while driving down the cost of the estate. Team Overview Are you looking for a high profile, unique, exciting and challenging opportunity to join an award-winning Property Services (PS) team that works in collaboration and partnership with our customers and suppliers? We work on a varied portfolio across the Ministry of Justice and Home Office estate, providing property services to HM Prison and Probation Service, Ministry of J ustice headquarters and supporting the H ome O ffice and its departments such as Border Force within the ports and airports. We provide both Hard and Soft Services across the UK, through our integrated supply chains to provide the best possible property services support. PS is a challenging environment in which to work, with interdependencies between the customers, suppliers and users of the estate.It requires good leadership, collaboration and excellent drive and determination. The candidate should be a self-starter, good leader, have personal resilience and excellent customer engagement skills. You will be required to deliver at pace and demonstrate effective application of service delivery management, skills, tools and techniques. If you have the passion, enthusiasm and skill to be the best Facilities Manager, then joining the Ministry of Justice Property Directorate PS Team is the place for you. Area Property Operational Managers (APOMS) are responsible for working directly with clients and suppliers, including on regular site visits, to ensure efficient and effective delivery of hard and soft FM services for their portfolio. This is a key contract management role requiring specialist knowledge, with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of the contract and works projects, for defining projects and for technical and statutory assurance. APOMs work alongside Property Operational Managers (POMs) and report directly to Regional Property Operational Managers (RPOMs) for their region. The properties allocated to the role and sometimes the account it focusses on can sometimes be altered over time to meet business demand, providing excellent development opportunities for the post holder. Job Description, Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities will include the following: Service Management : Understand your assets and deliver operational strategies, policies and processes in line with operational requirements to manage the delivery of services, payments and the audit regime Manage day-to-day the contracts across a number of sites within a region through MI data and visual inspections of sites, including checking that work carried out by contractors is in accordance with the contract in terms of quality, compliance and specification and were appropriate contractors adhere to local and national security strategies. Liaise with the supply chain and other MoJ Property teams to proactively understand issues across the portfolio and facilitate improvements Understand the priorities of stakeholders and how they fit into plans and activities Consider whether Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and compensation events are required and advise RPOM accordingly. Monitor to ensure they are being addressed and ensure mitigation plans and risk register are in place and maintained. Manage issues (including requests for additional spend, elective new works and changes to scope or specification) to resolution and escalate to RPOMs where necessary Follow the schedule of visits for each asset (to be agreed with RPOM) to discuss performance, issues and update on work orders Engage with the PS supply chain and other MoJ Property teams to ensure legislative and statutory compliance through Health and Safety, business resilience and the provision of fit for purpose accommodation to meet customer needs Ensure that you follow fire risk assessment procedures Ensure that actions relating to inspections and audits are delivered through the contract. Work with the technical team, MI and reporting procedures to enable audit, assurance and validation of service delivery including taking accountability for carrying out site audits to departmentally agreed frequency and managing actions that arise from these to ensure statutory, mandatory and contractual compliance Where it applies, manage the transition to the delivery of services to new contracts and operating models. Identify the requirement for project works, including contributing to business cases, bids and the procurement process. Oversee the delivery of works projects on sites within your portfolio. Ensure that waste management/recycling, energy management and biodiversity sustainability strategies are in place and adhered to by contractors. Liaise with MoJ Property on the planning and delivery of new builds, refurbishments and change of use across the sites, adhering to statutory planning and legislation. Customer Management : Act as the client's first point of contact. Report MI data on contract performance. Engage through site visits, regular communication and running or attending client engagement meetings as appropriate Understand the wider strategic needs and priorities of clients and how they are incorporated into plans and activities Manage supplier issues and complaints to resolution, escalating to RPOMs where necessary Encourage, recognise and share innovative ideas and improvements from customers and other stakeholders Where required, work with the supplier to contribute to the preparation of site contingency and emergency plans and ensure implementation. Support operational emergencies by providing technical management assistance and support. Develop strong relationships with suppliers Engage with the supply chain to ensure that contracts provide satisfactory delivery and to drive value for money in accordance with business targets Conduct weekly interfaces with suppliers to escalate issues and scrutinise performance Manage issues to resolution and escalate where necessary to RPOMs Encourage, recognise and share innovative ideas and improvements from both suppliers and other stakeholders People & Resource Management : Independently monitor your progress and work towards fulfilling objectives within your own development plan Ensure that you are fully compliant with your mandatory learning, competencies and skills & behaviours required to discharge your role Effectively manage all delegated spend within agreed internal governance procedures Adhere to the appropriate governance procedures in procuring and authorising spend to ensure appropriate value for money and contract delivery Contribute data and information to enable the development of cyclical or ad-hoc business planning or business case development Wider Initiative Involvement : Understand why and how the wider strategic priorities of the Property Directorate are incorporated in plans and activities Proactively support the delivery of government soft landings and programmes Represent the interests of the PS team and the wider Property Directorate within the Government Property Profession Ensure that your behaviours reflect government and departmental requirements for diversity and inclusion Play an active role in staff diversity & inclusion (D&I) networks and/or attend D&I events Actively participate in client unit . click apply for full job details
Jul 10, 2025
Full time
Ashbourne, Birmingham, Boston, Coventry, Derby, Eccleshall, Evesham, Leicester, Lichfield, Lincoln, Market Drayton, Market Harborough, Northampton, Nottingham, Redditch, Retford, Rugby, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton Region Midlands Closing Date 08-Jul-2025 Post Type Permanent SEO Number of jobs available 1 Reserve List 12 Months Job ID 4654 Descriptions & requirements Overview The MoJ Property Directorate is a customer focused organisation that exists to enable our customers to perform to their very best. We do this by providing high quality, easy to use services, and working environments that our customers want to work in, which support them to deliver their individual outputs efficiently.Our job is to manage one of the most diverse and complex estates in Government - hosted by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).The MoJ Property Directorate brings together a property portfolio including Prisons, Probation, and MoJ HQ and Arm's Length Bodies. MoJ Property provides specialist services including facilities management, health and safety, fire safety and security, technical design expertise, and sustainability.We also have business management teams who support the entire Directorate and each of our partners is supported by account management teams.We are responsible for a great deal - our portfolio consists of properties valued at £8.5bn for the MoJ alone.We are part of the Government Property Profession (GPP) and through active membership and engagement we will work with the Office of Government Property to develop the maturity of the profession and also encourage our people to join the GPP. We continue to build our capability through training and recruitment, aspiring to be the best that we can be as individuals and as a directorate. We continue to deliver new ways of working across our portfolio - leading on the scale and pace of activity for central government - proposing ways to achieve, and then providing more dynamic and flexible workspace, while driving down the cost of the estate. Team Overview Are you looking for a high profile, unique, exciting and challenging opportunity to join an award-winning Property Services (PS) team that works in collaboration and partnership with our customers and suppliers? We work on a varied portfolio across the Ministry of Justice and Home Office estate, providing property services to HM Prison and Probation Service, Ministry of J ustice headquarters and supporting the H ome O ffice and its departments such as Border Force within the ports and airports. We provide both Hard and Soft Services across the UK, through our integrated supply chains to provide the best possible property services support. PS is a challenging environment in which to work, with interdependencies between the customers, suppliers and users of the estate.It requires good leadership, collaboration and excellent drive and determination. The candidate should be a self-starter, good leader, have personal resilience and excellent customer engagement skills. You will be required to deliver at pace and demonstrate effective application of service delivery management, skills, tools and techniques. If you have the passion, enthusiasm and skill to be the best Facilities Manager, then joining the Ministry of Justice Property Directorate PS Team is the place for you. Area Property Operational Managers (APOMS) are responsible for working directly with clients and suppliers, including on regular site visits, to ensure efficient and effective delivery of hard and soft FM services for their portfolio. This is a key contract management role requiring specialist knowledge, with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of the contract and works projects, for defining projects and for technical and statutory assurance. APOMs work alongside Property Operational Managers (POMs) and report directly to Regional Property Operational Managers (RPOMs) for their region. The properties allocated to the role and sometimes the account it focusses on can sometimes be altered over time to meet business demand, providing excellent development opportunities for the post holder. Job Description, Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities will include the following: Service Management : Understand your assets and deliver operational strategies, policies and processes in line with operational requirements to manage the delivery of services, payments and the audit regime Manage day-to-day the contracts across a number of sites within a region through MI data and visual inspections of sites, including checking that work carried out by contractors is in accordance with the contract in terms of quality, compliance and specification and were appropriate contractors adhere to local and national security strategies. Liaise with the supply chain and other MoJ Property teams to proactively understand issues across the portfolio and facilitate improvements Understand the priorities of stakeholders and how they fit into plans and activities Consider whether Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and compensation events are required and advise RPOM accordingly. Monitor to ensure they are being addressed and ensure mitigation plans and risk register are in place and maintained. Manage issues (including requests for additional spend, elective new works and changes to scope or specification) to resolution and escalate to RPOMs where necessary Follow the schedule of visits for each asset (to be agreed with RPOM) to discuss performance, issues and update on work orders Engage with the PS supply chain and other MoJ Property teams to ensure legislative and statutory compliance through Health and Safety, business resilience and the provision of fit for purpose accommodation to meet customer needs Ensure that you follow fire risk assessment procedures Ensure that actions relating to inspections and audits are delivered through the contract. Work with the technical team, MI and reporting procedures to enable audit, assurance and validation of service delivery including taking accountability for carrying out site audits to departmentally agreed frequency and managing actions that arise from these to ensure statutory, mandatory and contractual compliance Where it applies, manage the transition to the delivery of services to new contracts and operating models. Identify the requirement for project works, including contributing to business cases, bids and the procurement process. Oversee the delivery of works projects on sites within your portfolio. Ensure that waste management/recycling, energy management and biodiversity sustainability strategies are in place and adhered to by contractors. Liaise with MoJ Property on the planning and delivery of new builds, refurbishments and change of use across the sites, adhering to statutory planning and legislation. Customer Management : Act as the client's first point of contact. Report MI data on contract performance. Engage through site visits, regular communication and running or attending client engagement meetings as appropriate Understand the wider strategic needs and priorities of clients and how they are incorporated into plans and activities Manage supplier issues and complaints to resolution, escalating to RPOMs where necessary Encourage, recognise and share innovative ideas and improvements from customers and other stakeholders Where required, work with the supplier to contribute to the preparation of site contingency and emergency plans and ensure implementation. Support operational emergencies by providing technical management assistance and support. Develop strong relationships with suppliers Engage with the supply chain to ensure that contracts provide satisfactory delivery and to drive value for money in accordance with business targets Conduct weekly interfaces with suppliers to escalate issues and scrutinise performance Manage issues to resolution and escalate where necessary to RPOMs Encourage, recognise and share innovative ideas and improvements from both suppliers and other stakeholders People & Resource Management : Independently monitor your progress and work towards fulfilling objectives within your own development plan Ensure that you are fully compliant with your mandatory learning, competencies and skills & behaviours required to discharge your role Effectively manage all delegated spend within agreed internal governance procedures Adhere to the appropriate governance procedures in procuring and authorising spend to ensure appropriate value for money and contract delivery Contribute data and information to enable the development of cyclical or ad-hoc business planning or business case development Wider Initiative Involvement : Understand why and how the wider strategic priorities of the Property Directorate are incorporated in plans and activities Proactively support the delivery of government soft landings and programmes Represent the interests of the PS team and the wider Property Directorate within the Government Property Profession Ensure that your behaviours reflect government and departmental requirements for diversity and inclusion Play an active role in staff diversity & inclusion (D&I) networks and/or attend D&I events Actively participate in client unit . click apply for full job details
PRISON CUSTODY OFFICER HMP PARC, BRIDGEND Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week with various shifts) Starting Salary £29,500 After 1 Years' service £30,250 After 3 Years' service £31,500 Benefits: Company Pension, free on-site parking, staff canteen, free uniform, access to High Street Shop discounts and extensive training and development. Be that person who makes a difference every day, the chance to do an extraordinary job Are you a good communicator? Do you have resilience? A good listener? We have a number of openings available for Prison Custody Officers. Prison Custody Officers (PCOs) are key to the effective running of our prisons and we are looking for people who can fit naturally into this role. There is no such thing as a 'typical' Prison Custody Officer. We encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, who can demonstrate the integrity, resilience and strong communication skills needed to thrive in this role. No specific qualifications or relevant experience is required. The philosophy of our prisons is to rehabilitate offenders and equip them to re-integrate into mainstream society on release. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outside community. Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe. The people in your care will have a variety of different needs and it will be your role to ensure those individuals are treated with dignity and respect and helped to find a new way of life whilst maintaining a safe, secure and structured environment. You will have a number of key responsibilities that assist Prisoner reform, as well as playing a key role in providing prisoners with structure and routine, making sure they get to work in the morning, are actively engaging in education and the prison regime and are secure in their cell in the evening. When you join us, you can be sure that you'll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need. In addition, we have recently launched our Development Pathway, which provides clear career development from Prison Custody Officer through to middle manager, should that also be of interest to you. Your initial training lasts for 8 weeks, where you will receive comprehensive training, which includes Control & Restraint, First Aid, Interpersonal skills and Health & Safety. Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process G4S CaRS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals. Our training and operational practices emphasise the need to treat prisoners with dignity and respect and G4S staff build positive and supportive relationships with the prisoners in their care. Our team has a real opportunity to make a difference and we encourage people to improve the way we operate and develop new ways of working to improve safety and better support prisoners. If you join us, you'll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career with us. We encourage applications from Welsh speaking candidates. For more information on HMP Parc, please visit Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S, and HMPPS and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You must be eligible to work in the UK and you will need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 5 years as part of the security screening process for this role.
Jul 09, 2025
Full time
PRISON CUSTODY OFFICER HMP PARC, BRIDGEND Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week with various shifts) Starting Salary £29,500 After 1 Years' service £30,250 After 3 Years' service £31,500 Benefits: Company Pension, free on-site parking, staff canteen, free uniform, access to High Street Shop discounts and extensive training and development. Be that person who makes a difference every day, the chance to do an extraordinary job Are you a good communicator? Do you have resilience? A good listener? We have a number of openings available for Prison Custody Officers. Prison Custody Officers (PCOs) are key to the effective running of our prisons and we are looking for people who can fit naturally into this role. There is no such thing as a 'typical' Prison Custody Officer. We encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, who can demonstrate the integrity, resilience and strong communication skills needed to thrive in this role. No specific qualifications or relevant experience is required. The philosophy of our prisons is to rehabilitate offenders and equip them to re-integrate into mainstream society on release. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outside community. Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe. The people in your care will have a variety of different needs and it will be your role to ensure those individuals are treated with dignity and respect and helped to find a new way of life whilst maintaining a safe, secure and structured environment. You will have a number of key responsibilities that assist Prisoner reform, as well as playing a key role in providing prisoners with structure and routine, making sure they get to work in the morning, are actively engaging in education and the prison regime and are secure in their cell in the evening. When you join us, you can be sure that you'll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need. In addition, we have recently launched our Development Pathway, which provides clear career development from Prison Custody Officer through to middle manager, should that also be of interest to you. Your initial training lasts for 8 weeks, where you will receive comprehensive training, which includes Control & Restraint, First Aid, Interpersonal skills and Health & Safety. Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process G4S CaRS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals. Our training and operational practices emphasise the need to treat prisoners with dignity and respect and G4S staff build positive and supportive relationships with the prisoners in their care. Our team has a real opportunity to make a difference and we encourage people to improve the way we operate and develop new ways of working to improve safety and better support prisoners. If you join us, you'll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career with us. We encourage applications from Welsh speaking candidates. For more information on HMP Parc, please visit Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S, and HMPPS and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You must be eligible to work in the UK and you will need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 5 years as part of the security screening process for this role.
Prison Support Role HMP Swaleside £27,840 His Majesty s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds. Someone like you You don t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player. As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme. What you can expect from us: You ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development. In addition to your base pay, you will receive: annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years service (calculated on a pro-rata basis) 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme If this sounds like you, apply now.
Jul 09, 2025
Full time
Prison Support Role HMP Swaleside £27,840 His Majesty s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds. Someone like you You don t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player. As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme. What you can expect from us: You ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development. In addition to your base pay, you will receive: annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years service (calculated on a pro-rata basis) 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme If this sounds like you, apply now.
Prison Support Role HMP Swaleside £27,840 His Majesty s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds. Someone like you You don t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player. As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme. What you can expect from us: You ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development. In addition to your base pay, you will receive: annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years service (calculated on a pro-rata basis) 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme If this sounds like you, apply now.
Jul 09, 2025
Full time
Prison Support Role HMP Swaleside £27,840 His Majesty s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds. Someone like you You don t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player. As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme. What you can expect from us: You ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development. In addition to your base pay, you will receive: annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years service (calculated on a pro-rata basis) 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme If this sounds like you, apply now.
Role: Applied Behaviour Analyst Location: York Salary: 41,463 per annum Contract Type: Full-time Tripod Partners is seeking a dedicated and experienced Applied Behaviour Analyst to join the innovative team. This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking vision for a rehabilitative and restorative environment, transforming the lives of individuals in custody. About the Role In this psychology-based discipline, you will use principles of learning and behaviour to support individuals in making meaningful, measurable changes. This involves: Developing and implementing evidence-based interventions. Reducing challenging behaviours, such as violence, self-harm, or disruptive behaviours. Enabling prisoners to engage with the prison regime and unlock their potential. Working collaboratively with the psychology team to guide and support operational staff. Your expertise will contribute to a safer, more supportive environment that empowers both staff and prisoners, aligning with the vision of restoration and rehabilitation. Key Responsibilities Identify and assess behavioural challenges and develop strategies to address them. Create support plans that enable positive behavioural changes. Train and upskill staff to implement these plans effectively. Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care and management of complex behaviours. Support prisoners and staff in understanding the functionality of behaviour and its impact on rehabilitation. Person Specification Qualifications: Registered and certified with UK-SBA or BCBA. MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Behaviour Analysis and Therapy. Completion of UK-SBA Supervision and Competence Standards (preferred). Experience: Relevant experience in custodial, secure, or challenging behaviour settings. Proven ability to develop support plans and work within multidisciplinary teams. Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proactive, with expertise in risk assessment and staff training. Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD). How to Apply If you have the relevant experience for this role, please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV.
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
Role: Applied Behaviour Analyst Location: York Salary: 41,463 per annum Contract Type: Full-time Tripod Partners is seeking a dedicated and experienced Applied Behaviour Analyst to join the innovative team. This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking vision for a rehabilitative and restorative environment, transforming the lives of individuals in custody. About the Role In this psychology-based discipline, you will use principles of learning and behaviour to support individuals in making meaningful, measurable changes. This involves: Developing and implementing evidence-based interventions. Reducing challenging behaviours, such as violence, self-harm, or disruptive behaviours. Enabling prisoners to engage with the prison regime and unlock their potential. Working collaboratively with the psychology team to guide and support operational staff. Your expertise will contribute to a safer, more supportive environment that empowers both staff and prisoners, aligning with the vision of restoration and rehabilitation. Key Responsibilities Identify and assess behavioural challenges and develop strategies to address them. Create support plans that enable positive behavioural changes. Train and upskill staff to implement these plans effectively. Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care and management of complex behaviours. Support prisoners and staff in understanding the functionality of behaviour and its impact on rehabilitation. Person Specification Qualifications: Registered and certified with UK-SBA or BCBA. MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Behaviour Analysis and Therapy. Completion of UK-SBA Supervision and Competence Standards (preferred). Experience: Relevant experience in custodial, secure, or challenging behaviour settings. Proven ability to develop support plans and work within multidisciplinary teams. Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proactive, with expertise in risk assessment and staff training. Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD). How to Apply If you have the relevant experience for this role, please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV.
We believe everyone deserves a chance at a better future. UpCycle works to prevent people from being pulled into crime and help those already in the system find paths out. We run bike maintenance programmes for at-risk and marginalised youth in Bradford and in prisons and young offender institutions across the UK. Our trainees learn skills, gain valuable experience, and build the resilience and self-belief needed to succeed. Most refurbished bikes, often saved from landfills, are donated to those in need, both locally and globally. The remainder are sold in our Community Bike Shop in Shipley, providing affordable and good quality bikes to the local community and funding our work. Last year, over 300 people in our prison workshops completed a meaningful training period . In the community, 450 trainees participated in a cycling programme, including nearly 100 in our flagship four-week Bike to the Future programme, where young people build their own refurbished bikes. Additionally, we delivered nearly 1,000 bikes to 10 prisons and received almost 800 refurbished bikes in return. Following quality checks by our mechanics in our Community Bike Shop, more than 500 refurbished bikes were donated to individuals in need , including 175 bikes to young people in Bradford , improving their access to education, employment, and social networks. About the Role We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to sustain and develop the successes of the organisation, shaping our operating model and strategy while ensuring strong governance and financial sustainability. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide leadership across all areas of the charity s work, from overseeing prison and community programmes to managing finances and maintaining key partnerships. This role requires a motivated, hands-on leader with strong people management and organisational skills who can oversee a small but impactful team while ensuring the smooth running of our projects and long-term sustainability. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Governance: Manage the organisation s overall operations, including financial oversight, risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance. Work closely with the Board of Trustees to implement the organisational strategy and identify opportunities for future growth. People Management: Lead and support the leadership team (Operations Manager and Fundraising Manager), ensuring a cohesive and collaborative working environment. Programme Oversight: Ensure all projects meet funder requirements and have sustainable resource plans in place, overseeing the delivery of prison and community programmes. Financial & Operational Oversight: Oversee all income and expenditure, ensuring financial stability and preparing financial reports, including an annual report and cashflow statements. Stakeholder & Partnership Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with funders, delivery partners, and beneficiaries. Fundraising Support: Provide oversight of the Fundraising Strategy and work with the Fundraising Manager to identify and secure funding opportunities. Strategic Development: Ensure UpCycle continues to provide a sustainable and effective service, adapting to changing needs while maintaining financial security. Person Specification Essential: Experience in developing relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders, including funders and project partners. Strong people leadership skills, with experience managing and motivating teams. Financial management experience, including overseeing budgets and reporting. Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and remain flexible in a dynamic environment. Understanding of and commitment to UpCycle s mission and values. Desirable: Experience leading an organisation or managing significant projects, small businesses, or social enterprises. Knowledge of the small charity sector, governance structures, and working with a Board of Trustees. Experience working with or supporting people from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those involved in the criminal justice system. Working Arrangements & Benefits Hours: 24 hours per week (flexible working across three days) Salary: £42,000 £47,000 (full-time equivalent) Location: Primarily remote, with regular visits to project sites (fortnightly or monthly) Reporting to: Board of Trustees Annual Leave: 12 days pro-rata (plus bank holidays) Pension: Contributory scheme available for eligible employees Probation: Six-month probationary period Deadline: Monday 24th March 2025 at midday. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews: We may ask candidates to take part in a virtual preliminary selection exercise details will be provided where necessary. In-person interviews on the 24th & 25th April 2025 (in the Bradford area). We will invite shortlisted candidates to visit our Community Bike Shop in Shipley and our workshop to meet the team before final interviews. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion UpCycle strongly believes that to serve the communities we work with effectively, we must reflect them at all levels of our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system, even if you do not meet every listed requirement. Safeguarding UpCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. The successful candidate will be subject to reference checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. W e're a charity and company limited by guarantee. We operate with a small, dedicated team based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Our Trading Name is UpCycle and our former name, registered with the Charity Commission is the Margaret Carey Foundation. Join us in creating lasting change for some of the most vulnerable individuals in Bradford and prisons across the UK, empowering them to build brighter, more secure futures.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
We believe everyone deserves a chance at a better future. UpCycle works to prevent people from being pulled into crime and help those already in the system find paths out. We run bike maintenance programmes for at-risk and marginalised youth in Bradford and in prisons and young offender institutions across the UK. Our trainees learn skills, gain valuable experience, and build the resilience and self-belief needed to succeed. Most refurbished bikes, often saved from landfills, are donated to those in need, both locally and globally. The remainder are sold in our Community Bike Shop in Shipley, providing affordable and good quality bikes to the local community and funding our work. Last year, over 300 people in our prison workshops completed a meaningful training period . In the community, 450 trainees participated in a cycling programme, including nearly 100 in our flagship four-week Bike to the Future programme, where young people build their own refurbished bikes. Additionally, we delivered nearly 1,000 bikes to 10 prisons and received almost 800 refurbished bikes in return. Following quality checks by our mechanics in our Community Bike Shop, more than 500 refurbished bikes were donated to individuals in need , including 175 bikes to young people in Bradford , improving their access to education, employment, and social networks. About the Role We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to sustain and develop the successes of the organisation, shaping our operating model and strategy while ensuring strong governance and financial sustainability. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide leadership across all areas of the charity s work, from overseeing prison and community programmes to managing finances and maintaining key partnerships. This role requires a motivated, hands-on leader with strong people management and organisational skills who can oversee a small but impactful team while ensuring the smooth running of our projects and long-term sustainability. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Governance: Manage the organisation s overall operations, including financial oversight, risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance. Work closely with the Board of Trustees to implement the organisational strategy and identify opportunities for future growth. People Management: Lead and support the leadership team (Operations Manager and Fundraising Manager), ensuring a cohesive and collaborative working environment. Programme Oversight: Ensure all projects meet funder requirements and have sustainable resource plans in place, overseeing the delivery of prison and community programmes. Financial & Operational Oversight: Oversee all income and expenditure, ensuring financial stability and preparing financial reports, including an annual report and cashflow statements. Stakeholder & Partnership Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with funders, delivery partners, and beneficiaries. Fundraising Support: Provide oversight of the Fundraising Strategy and work with the Fundraising Manager to identify and secure funding opportunities. Strategic Development: Ensure UpCycle continues to provide a sustainable and effective service, adapting to changing needs while maintaining financial security. Person Specification Essential: Experience in developing relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders, including funders and project partners. Strong people leadership skills, with experience managing and motivating teams. Financial management experience, including overseeing budgets and reporting. Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and remain flexible in a dynamic environment. Understanding of and commitment to UpCycle s mission and values. Desirable: Experience leading an organisation or managing significant projects, small businesses, or social enterprises. Knowledge of the small charity sector, governance structures, and working with a Board of Trustees. Experience working with or supporting people from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those involved in the criminal justice system. Working Arrangements & Benefits Hours: 24 hours per week (flexible working across three days) Salary: £42,000 £47,000 (full-time equivalent) Location: Primarily remote, with regular visits to project sites (fortnightly or monthly) Reporting to: Board of Trustees Annual Leave: 12 days pro-rata (plus bank holidays) Pension: Contributory scheme available for eligible employees Probation: Six-month probationary period Deadline: Monday 24th March 2025 at midday. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews: We may ask candidates to take part in a virtual preliminary selection exercise details will be provided where necessary. In-person interviews on the 24th & 25th April 2025 (in the Bradford area). We will invite shortlisted candidates to visit our Community Bike Shop in Shipley and our workshop to meet the team before final interviews. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion UpCycle strongly believes that to serve the communities we work with effectively, we must reflect them at all levels of our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system, even if you do not meet every listed requirement. Safeguarding UpCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. The successful candidate will be subject to reference checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. W e're a charity and company limited by guarantee. We operate with a small, dedicated team based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Our Trading Name is UpCycle and our former name, registered with the Charity Commission is the Margaret Carey Foundation. Join us in creating lasting change for some of the most vulnerable individuals in Bradford and prisons across the UK, empowering them to build brighter, more secure futures.
Ministry of Justice
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Operational Support Grade HMP Grendon £27,840 His Majesty s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison. You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds. Someone like you You don t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player. As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme. What you can expect from us: You ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development. In addition to your base pay, you will receive: annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years service (calculated on a pro-rata basis) 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme If this sounds like you, apply now. Additional information: Salary: 27,840 Frequency: Per year Employment type: Full-time
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Operational Support Grade HMP Grendon £27,840 His Majesty s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison. You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds. Someone like you You don t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player. As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme. What you can expect from us: You ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development. In addition to your base pay, you will receive: annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years service (calculated on a pro-rata basis) 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme If this sounds like you, apply now. Additional information: Salary: 27,840 Frequency: Per year Employment type: Full-time
Operational Support Grade HMP W h atton His Majesty s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds. Someone like you You don t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player. As an OSG, you willâ work a variety ofâ shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates . It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme. What you can expect from us: You ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development. In addition to your base pay, you will receive: annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years service (calculated on a pro-rata basis) 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme s eason ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme If this sounds like you, apply now.â Additional information: Salary: 25,626 Frequency: Per year Employment type: Full-time
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
Operational Support Grade HMP W h atton His Majesty s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds. Someone like you You don t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player. As an OSG, you willâ work a variety ofâ shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates . It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme. What you can expect from us: You ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development. In addition to your base pay, you will receive: annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years service (calculated on a pro-rata basis) 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme s eason ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme If this sounds like you, apply now.â Additional information: Salary: 25,626 Frequency: Per year Employment type: Full-time
