Prison Reading Strategy Leader

SHANNON TRUST; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension up to 5%

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance

Volunteer days

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Shannon Trust is seeking a Reading Strategy Coordinator to operate at HMP Oakwood, delivering and developing our prison-based reading and numeracy programme with staff, volunteers and mentors to maximise learning opportunities for people in prison.

The role requires experience in prison settings, relationship-building, resilience and a problem-solving approach. It is prison-based and subject to security clearance; interviews are planned for 8 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Some experience of prison settings.
• Ability to build relationships.
• Resilience, determination and problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and development of Shannon Trust's prison-based reading and numeracy programme.

Job description

Shannon Trust is seeking a Reading Strategy Coordinator to operate at HMP Oakwood, delivering and developing our prison-based reading and numeracy programme with staff, volunteers and mentors to maximise learning opportunities for people in prison.

The role requires experience in prison settings, relationship-building, resilience and a problem-solving approach. It is prison-based and subject to security clearance; interviews are planned for 8 October 2026.