Prison Support - HMP Bullingdon

Role overview

HMP Bullingdon is recruiting an Operational Support Grade to help keep the prison running efficiently and safely. This is a hands-on, varied position where you’ll support day-to-day operations and work as part of a cooperative team within a busy prison environment.

What the role involves

The job covers a mix of office-based and physically active duties. Typical tasks include security checks and searches at the gate, handling deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. You may also need to lift and carry items and walk to escort vehicles across the prison grounds.

Working arrangements

This role involves shift work, including weekends and night shifts. Shift start and finish times are fixed, so you must be able to reach the workplace on time for every shift. Because some prisons are in rural areas with limited public transport, having a driving licence and your own transport can be helpful, though it is not mandatory unless specifically stated.

Driving licence requirement

Applicants must hold a full, valid UK driving licence with D1 entitlement. This allows you to drive vehicles with up to 16 passenger seats, a maximum length of 8 metres, and a trailer of up to 750kg.

Who this role suits

No formal qualifications are needed for this post. It may suit someone who communicates clearly, stays composed in pressured situations, uses sound judgement, and works well as part of a team.

Career development

This position can build valuable knowledge of prison operations and may open the door to other roles within the prison service, including the opportunity to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion route.

Pay, leave and benefits

The salary for this role is £29,432. Alongside base pay, you will receive 25 days of annual leave on joining, increasing to 30 days after 10 years of service, calculated on a pro-rata basis. You will also get 9 days of bank, public and privilege holidays, access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service, the Civil Service pension scheme, season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a Cycle to Work scheme. Training and progression opportunities are also available.