Working in a prison is a truly unique experience. No two days are the same.
For some roles, you do not need any specific qualifications. Personal qualities are more important. For all our jobs, you’ll get the training and support you need.
Work with a range of people and perform a variety of tasks from keeping the prison safe to supporting prisoners to make positive changes.
Youth justice worker
Make a positive impact on young lives, helping 15 to 18 year olds in young offender institutions towards better futures.
Operational support grade (OSG)
Performing a variety of tasks, play a key role in supporting the smooth and safe running of a prison.
Which extraordinary role is best for you?
There are a greater variety of jobs in a prison than you might think. Tell us what type of work you like doing and your strengths and skills, and we’ll give you some suggestions based on your answers.
Put your professional catering skills into practice in a secure, stable environment while helping prisoners improve their future prospects.
Prison education, skills and work
Play a key part in helping prisoners access vital interventions that can reduce their risk of reoffending.
Entry level roles like no other, organising, producing and maintaining accurate prison records.
Prison teacher
Help prison learners take steps towards a more positive future in ways you hadn’t realised you could.
Opportunities for veterans and future prison leaders
Opportunities for Armed Forces veterans and service leavers to start a rewarding second career.
Future Prison Leaders Programme
If you’ve got an ambition to lead where it matters, we’re looking for future leaders to join this three-year programme.