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Prison Officer

Prison officers play a critical role in maintaining safety and order within the UK's correctional facilities, ensuring that rehabilitation and security go hand in hand. By working directly with offenders, they have the unique opportunity to impact lives, promote positive change, and contribute to a safer society.

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Native Market Contacts

    HMP Belmarsh
    A high-security prison in London, known for housing high-profile inmates.Recruitment Portal
    HMP Manchester
    A local prison in Manchester, focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration.Recruitment Portal
    HMP Birmingham
    A large local prison in Birmingham, offering various rehabilitation programmes.Recruitment Portal
    HMP Leeds
    A local prison in Leeds, known for its focus on education and vocational training.Recruitment Portal
    HMP Holloway
    A former women's prison in London, now closed, but historically significant in the UK penal system.Recruitment Portal

Top UK Graduate Employers

    HM Prison & Probation Service
    The government agency responsible for managing prisons and probation services in England and Wales.Recruitment Portal
    Serco
    A leading provider of public services, including prison management and rehabilitation programmes.Recruitment Portal
    G4S
    A global security company that manages several prisons and detention centres across the UK.Recruitment Portal
    Sodexo Justice Services
    Provides management and rehabilitation services for prisons in the UK.Recruitment Portal
    The Prison Officers Association
    The trade union representing prison officers in England and Wales, advocating for their rights and welfare.Recruitment Portal