Prison Representative Jobs

Shannon Trust Facilitator / Library Assistant HMP Ashfield
  
Do you want to join an organisation committed to improving literacy and numeracy skills amongst people in prison?
 
Shannon Trust provides peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes in a number of prisons across the country.  We now have the opportunity to work with Serco ESW to provide a service at HMP Ashfield. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme at HMP Ashfield, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn whilst also providing daily assistance in the running of the library. 
 
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. 
 
This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday 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.
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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.
 
?Interviews are planned for the week commencing 25th November and will take place onsite at HMP Ashfield. 

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Head of Business Development

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for impactful change? Do you thrive on building meaningful partnerships and driving sustainable growth? Join Pact as our new Head of Business Development and lead our mission to make a real difference.

About the Role

As Head of Business Development, you will be at the forefront of Pact’s growth and innovation. With a focus on securing sustainable income, you’ll steer our business development strategy, engage with a wide network of partners, and play a hands-on role in developing funding opportunities that fuel Pact’s vision. From working with commissioners to fostering key relationships in the justice and health sectors, this role is about creating pathways for transformative impact.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead and inspire a dynamic team, driving Pact’s business development strategy to meet income targets and align with our broader growth goals.
• Income Generation & Partnership Building: Be a hands-on leader in bid writing, partnership development, and cultivating relationships with commissioners and funders.
• Team Management: Oversee and develop the Business Development team, creating plans to maximize income from targeted services, including Family and Significant Others Services, Prison Education, and NHSE initiatives.
• Business Development Delivery: Take charge of managing bids, securing funding, and expanding our services within justice and community sectors.
• Strategic Development & Networking: Represent Pact at key events and actively contribute to the organization’s leadership, working with Executive colleagues to ensure Pact’s mission is met effectively.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader with experience in business development, a flair for partnership-building, and a deep understanding of the justice sector. If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives on making a difference and guiding teams to success, we want to hear from you!

Why Work with Us?

At Pact, we value our people and offer a vibrant, supportive work environment alongside an attractive benefits package:
• Generous Annual Leave: 30 days plus bank holidays.
• Flexible Working: Options to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Scottish Widows pension, life assurance, free eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, and season ticket loans.
• 24/7 Employee Support: Access to Care First’s Employee Assistance Programme.
• Development Opportunities: Grow with access to the Pact Academy, our dedicated learning and development hub.
• Ready to lead impactful change? Apply now to join our values-driven team at Pact and help us build brighter futures.

* We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

First Interviews are scheduled to be conducted via Teams on 2nd December, followed by meeting the BD Team via Teams w/c 9th December, and interview Stage 2 and presentation on 16th December.

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), a Disclosure and Barring Service basic check, and potentially prison vetting. Please note the successful applicant will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Security Check for this post. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. The post holder will be expected to comply with any requirements of their registration/professional body to maintain their registration and good standing including continuing professional development, appraisal and revalidation where appropriate.

Location: Homeworking / Pact central office with regular visits to Pact sites nationally
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary £57,500
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

You may have experience of the following: Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, BDM, Sales Director, Contract Sales Director, New Business Development, Sales Representative etc.

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We’re an award-winning national charity, the UK's only employment charity solely for women with convictions.

We’re led by our vision of a society where every woman with a conviction has the support and opportunities she needs to flourish. Our mission is to support these women to create independent, purposeful lives through helping them to build careers. We believe no woman should be held back by her past.

Our Employability Coaches play a vital role in helping women with convictions build the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to become ready for work. Through virtual and in-person one-to-one sessions, you will use coaching and mentoring approaches to support women in setting career goals, developing their interview skills and CVs, and preparing to disclose their criminal record to employers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting women facing complex challenges, such as involvement in the criminal justice system, financial hardship, domestic violence, homelessness, substance dependence, or experiences of trauma and mental health issues.

Strong emotional resilience is essential to manage the demands of working with women who have experienced trauma, while consistently maintaining a non-judgmental approach and clear professional boundaries. You will need to be highly empathetic, able to build trust and rapport effortlessly with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and confident in leading group sessions to deliver engaging and impactful support.

This role requires someone who is highly organised and capable of managing a varied workload. Solid written communication skills and proficiency in IT and MS Office are essential. Experience with case management systems is advantageous, though a demonstrated ability to learn new technology quickly is also valuable.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the charity’s mission and demonstrate a strong teamwork ethic. You will join a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits including flexibility, generous holiday allowance, time off for your birthday and wellbeing days.    

Closing date: 12pm Friday 22nd November 2024.

Interview date: Friday 29th November 2024.

We welcome a broad range of candidates, particularly those who identify as Black, people of colour, people with lived experience and people from a range of ages as they are underrepresented in our organisation.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and HMPPS vetting due to our work on contracts commissioned by probation services.

If you believe you would add value to the organisation within this role but don’t meet all the criteria we have laid out in the advert and job description, we would still love to hear from you.

We are looking to recruit an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Company Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of Creative Recovery, Barnsley’s leading arts and mental health charity.

Creative Recovery uses the arts and creativity to support mental health and recovery, boost well-being, build community and bring about social change.  

The Company Manager is an exciting new position, which will provide essential organisational and administrative management within our organisation: ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activity, particularly programme and building management, employing efficient systems and processes.The Company Manager will be at the heart of the dynamic growth of our work with communities and partners across Barnsley over the next three years and beyond.  

​As a new role, coming on board during a time of growth, the Company Manager role offers a unique opportunity for a driven, resourceful and collaborative arts administrator to have a real impact on the organisation and our work. 

The role also offers the possibility of additional hours (freelance work, depending on skillset): we are a dynamic and growing organisation and aim for staff to grow with us.

We welcome applications from people from outside the field of Arts and Mental Health who may be looking for a new challenge. Please ensure you can evidence as many of the essential criteria as possible in your cover letter, considering transferable skills and personal experiences that may be relevant.

About the role  

Reporting to Arts Development Director

Term Part-time (21 hours per week), 3-year fixed term contract (with potential for renewal, subject to funding) 

Salary £16,800 (£30,000 FTE) (with the potential for extra paid hours, subject to skillset and need)

The usual hours of work will be within the envelope 9am-5pm Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work. The specific days/times to be worked will be agreed by negotiation with the successful candidate.

Location Prospect House, Prospect Street, Barnsley, S70 2NR. This will be the primary location of work, with regular travel to venues across Barnsley routinely required along with further travel to conferences etc.

Application deadline 06.00 PM UK time, Thursday 28 November 2024 

Start date December 2024 / January 2025 

What we offer 

• 18.5 days paid holiday
• Contributory workplace pension scheme 
• Ongoing training, alongside regular appraisals and opportunities for development
• A welcoming community of arts and mental health practitioners

​Accessibility is important to us. Should there be a more accessible format in which you would prefer to send an application, please do get in touch!

To Apply:

Download our recruitment pack for details of the key responsibilities and person specification. Please click on the 'How to apply' button to access this.