HM Prison and Probation Service

About the Company

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice. It exists to ensure people serve their sentences given by courts, both in prisons and on probation in the community.

Working for HMPPS is not your average job. Whether it’s:
• diffusing confrontation
• helping a prisoner learn a new skill
• assessing and managing the risk posed by people on probation
• or supporting offenders to make positive changes in their lives

The everyday of these jobs is extraordinary. And our unique and interesting careers are done by people like you.

When you join us, you’ll be working for an organisation that rewards performance, invests in your career development and cares about your wellbeing, both inside and outside of work.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

HM Prison and Probation Service

Job Title

Group Safety Analyst (Ref: 15000)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Group Safety Analyst **Role Summary:** Provide strategic and tactical safer‑custody intelligence analysis across the prison group, develop and maintain data‑analysis tools, and deliver high‑quality statistical reports to support senior management decision‑making on violence reduction, self‑harm, and related safety risks. **Expectations:** - Deliver accurate, timely data analysis and intelligence to inform the Prison Group Director and Senior Management. - Ensure consistency and quality of safer‑custody information across establishments. - Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all data. - Support and coach establishment‑based Safer Custody Analysts. **Key Responsibilities:** - Analyse complex data sets (e.g., security incidents, substance misuse, knife and gang‑related crime) to identify trends, causes, and risk factors. - Design, operate, and update reporting systems, databases, and analytical tools for routine and ad‑hoc reports. - Produce strategic reports with narrative, graphical, and statistical components for senior leadership. - Provide briefings, guidance, and training to Safer Custody Analysts and non‑analytical staff. - Participate in establishment safer‑custody meetings; contribute to policy, procedure, and practice development. - Conduct assurance reviews of local safety documentation (e.g., ACCT, VR paperwork). - Respond to data requests within defined service level agreements. **Required Skills:** - Advanced quantitative and statistical analysis (e.g., SPSS, R, Python, Excel). - Data visualisation and reporting (Power BI, Tableau, or similar). - Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present complex findings clearly. - Knowledge of National Statistics protocols and the 2007 National Statistics Act. - Understanding of prison safety, violence, self‑harm, and substance‑misuse dynamics. - Project‑management and stakeholder‑engagement capabilities. - Attention to data quality, confidentiality, and governance standards. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Criminology, Public Safety, or a related quantitative discipline. - Professional certification in data analytics or statistics (e.g., Chartered Statistician, CAP, Google Data Analytics) preferred. - Relevant experience in safety/intelligence analysis within corrections, criminal justice, or similar high‑security environment.

Newmarket, United kingdom

On site

18-02-2026

Company Name

HM Prison and Probation Service

Job Title

Security Vetting Officers [Birmingham] (Ref: 15023)

Job Description

**Job Title** Security Vetting Officer **Role Summary** Conduct personnel security vetting for a variety of applicant groups within the HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). Perform risk assessments, investigations, and compliance checks to confirm candidates align with organisational values and do not pose a threat to safety, integrity, or mission. Support secure service delivery and contribute to an expanding personnel security team. **Expectations** - Maintain SC‑level security clearance with a minimum 5‑year UK footprint. - Apply consistent, evidence‑based vetting procedures across all applicant categories. - Provide accurate, timely reports to hiring managers and senior vetting staff. - Stay current on legislation, policy, and best practices in personnel security and data protection. - Demonstrate flexibility to work across multiple regional offices (Birmingham, Manchester, Newport, Garter). **Key Responsibilities** - Execute background checks, reference verification, and loyalty/asset assessments for candidates. - Analyse information, identify risk indicators, and determine clearance suitability. - Compile comprehensive vetting documentation and recommendation letters. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve open‑case queries. - Contribute to continuous improvement of vetting processes and standards. **Required Skills** - Strong analytical and investigative abilities. - Proficiency in risk assessment and security clearance frameworks. - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Attention to detail and rigorous data management. - Knowledge of GDPR, national security, and HMPPS policies. - Ability to work independently and within a team. **Required Education & Certifications** - Minimum of a UK degree or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., security, law, criminology). - SC‑level security clearance; UK footprint of 5 years. - Ongoing professional development in security vetting preferred.

Birmingham, United kingdom

On site

19-02-2026