202510:Prison Officer - HMP Coldingley

Ministry of Justice; Woking; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Prison Officer for HMP Coldingley. The role requires effective communication, decision-making, and care responsibilities. Candidates must be at least 18, meet specific health standards, and have lived in the UK for the past three years. The position offers a starting salary of £37,875 for a 39-hour week, along with multiple benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old at commencement.
• Meet Civil Service Nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment.
• Meet required eyesight standard in both eyes.
• Meet suitable standard of hearing (without hearing aids).
• Tattoos permitted when not offensive.
• For high‑security prison, must have been resident in UK for last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with colleagues and inmates.
• Ensure quality service is managed to meet standards.
• Make decisions based on assessments.
• Provide care and support to inmates.

Skills

Communicating and influencing

Managing a quality service

Making effective decisions

Caring

Job description

Prison Officer – HMP Coldingley

Location: HMP Coldingley, Shaftesbury Rd, Bisley, Woking GU24 9EX

Overview

Starting salary: £37,875 for a 39 hour week (20% unsocial hours). City/Town: Woking. Region: Kent, Surrey & Sussex. Vacancy type: Merit.

Key responsibilities

• Communicating and influencing
• Managing a quality service
• Making effective decisions
• Caring

Qualifications & requirements

• At least 18 years old at commencement
• Meet Civil Service Nationality requirements
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment
• Meet required eyesight standard in both eyes
• Meet suitable standard of hearing (without hearing aids)
• Tattoos permitted when not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating. Facial tattoos generally not acceptable except cultural, religious or medical reasons.
• For high‑security prison (category A) must have been resident in UK for last 3 years.

Application process

Stage 1: Online test (basic judgement & numerical skills).
Stage 2: Task‑based assessment.
Online assessment centre (OAC).
Medical and fitness test (eyesight, hearing, health screening).

Pay and hours

• 37 hours a week = £35,746 a year
• 39 hours a week = £37,875 a year
• 41 hours a week = £40,003 a year

Benefits

• 25 days annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years service)
• Paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day
• Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%
• Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits

Merit vacancy details

Job offers issued to individuals with highest scores after assessment centre completion. Merit list valid for 12 months.

Operational Support Grade

Unsuccessful candidates may be offered an alternative role as Operational Support Grade (OSG).

EEO statement

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer.