Position
Prison Facilitator - HMP Brixton (Fixed Term) at Shannon Trust
Overview
Shannon Trust is working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer‑led learning programmes at HMP Brixton. Working closely with the prison and its staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison‑based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery and development of the prison‑based reading and numeracy programme.
* Build and maintain relationships with prison staff, inmates, volunteers and mentors.
* Maximise opportunities for prisoners to learn to read and improve numeracy skills.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience of working in prison settings.
* Excellent relationship‑building skills.
* Resilience, determination and a problem‑solving approach.
Employment Details
Fixed‑term role until 2nd June 2026, with the opportunity to be made permanent subject to contract award. Part‑time, entry–level.
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 and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Security Clearance
Prison security clearance required. Details of any relevant criminal convictions will be requested before an offer is finalised.
Application Details
Interviews are planned for 14th January 2026. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing by 2×.
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