Reading Strategy Coordinator - HMP Hull

Shannon Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization working on literacy in prisons is seeking a Reading Strategy Coordinator for HMP Hull. The role focuses on developing and delivering literacy programs and requires building relationships within the prison. Candidates should have problem-solving abilities and creativity. This position offers a competitive benefits package and a fixed term contract until July 2026.

Benefits

Company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Paid volunteering days

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in prison settings preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of literacy initiatives at HMP Hull.
• Develop and implement the Reading Strategy.
• Collaborate with prison staff and Shannon Trust team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Creativity

Resilience

Relationship building

Job description

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Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include creativity, resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.

Shannon Trust Reading Strategy Coordinator HMP Hull

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison? Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty's Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Hull.

Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust team members, this is an exciting role leading on the delivery and development of creative and exciting literacy initiatives and an ambitious Reading Strategy at HMP Hull, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday (when full time) plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture - our people really want to work for the organisation.

We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

Please note this role is a fixed term contract until 31st July 2026, with possibility of extension. Interviews are planned for the 6th November 2025.

We reserve the right to withdraw the role when enough applications have been received.

Benefits:

• Company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Paid volunteering days
• Discounts via Reward Gateway
• Employee Assistance Programme