HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Prison Officer - HMP Wayland
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Prison Officer - HMP Wayland
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service
Prison Officer Opportunities – HMP Wayland
Base Salary: £33,746 – £38,003 per annum
About the Role
Prison officers play a crucial role in protecting the public and transforming the lives of offenders. This dynamic and challenging career offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact while growing personally and professionally. No two days are ever the same.
Someone Like You – What We’re Looking For
We don’t have a “typical” prison officer profiles. Our people come from all backgrounds—parents, teachers, military personnel, retail workers—each bringing unique skills like empathy, resilience, and strong communication. What matters most is that you demonstrate:
- Integrity – You act with fairness and transparency.
- Commitment – A strong work ethic is essential.
- Stronger qualities than the job demands – Because challenges won’t be easy, but you’ll rise to them together.
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You’ll need to:
- Build professional, constructive relationships with offenders who may be at their lowest.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a trusted team to ensure safety for everyone.
Flexibility is key: shifts, weekends, and rotating hours will be required.
An Extraordinary Job
Your day could involve:
- Peacemaking – resolving conflicts with calm authority.
- Counselling – guiding offenders toward change.
- Education – delivering training and life skills.
You’ll work directly with prisoners to protect the public while giving people a second chance—an opportunity most careers simply can’t offer.
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What We Offer You
✅ Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including specialisms. ✅ Salary that reflects responsibility: £33,746–£38,003 per annum. ✅ 25 days’ holiday leave annually. ✅ Employee benefits: childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle to Work Scheme. ✅ Unmatched fulfillment: The satisfaction of seeing offenders turn their lives around, along with a unique, challenging environment that is only available in the prison service.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you recognise yourself in this role, apply today and start a career that is extraordinary, impactful—and unlike any other.
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