HM Prison & Probation Service

HM Prison Service runs all 105 public prisons in England and Wales – not just to keep the public safe, but to support and educate people in prison for a life without offending once released. 

Alongside this, the Probation Service works with people in the community, supporting rehabilitation, enforcing court orders and helping offenders turn their lives around after release.

Working in HMPPS is not your typical job. You’ll face real challenges, make tough decisions, and grow rapidly both personally and professionally – all while making a genuine impact.

Looking for an extraordinary job doing meaningful work?

Our staff come from all walks of life and perform a wide range of vital roles in prisons and the community. You could too.

From prison officers to operational support grade staff (prison support workers), prison administrators to probation officers and Community Payback staff, the everyday of these jobs is extraordinary. And our unique and interesting careers are done by people like you.

Probation staff play a crucial role in protecting the public and offenders move away from crime. Working in probation means building professional relationships, managing risk, and supporting people to change their behaviour for good.

You don’t need specific qualifications for many of our roles. Instead, we value personal qualities. We’re looking for confident team players who are great communicators and want to play a key part in reducing reoffending and keeping prisons and the public safe.

Interested in becoming a probation officer? Our trainee probation officer programme (PQiP)  is a paid, full-time training route that allows you to earn while you learn – combining academic study with real-world experience. Whether you’re a graduate or not, PQiP could be your path into a meaningful and long-term career.

Enjoy extraordinary benefits

When you join us, you’ll be a part of an organisation that rewards performance, invests in your career development and cares about your wellbeing, both inside and outside of work. On top of your salary, you’ll get a generous annual leave entitlement and have access to many Civil Service benefits, including:

• some of the best workplace pension schemes in the UK public sector
• discounted gym memberships (if you work in a prison, you’ll have access to a free on-site gym)
• season ticket loans, a cycle-to-work scheme and bike loans to help manage travel costs to your workplace
• reward and recognition vouchers
• retail discounts
• technology and smartphone discounts

 Someone like you?

Ready to take your first step towards an extraordinary career? Visit our website to find out more.