Prison Officer

Prison Officer (HMP Onley) – £34,928–£39,334 Per Year | Permanent | HM Prison & Probation Service

If you’re looking for a rewarding public sector career where you can make a real difference, HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is recruiting 20 Permanent Prison Officers at HMP Onley, Rugby.

This role offers excellent pay, a generous Civil Service pension, paid training, career progression, and flexible working options.

Important: This role is primarily intended for applicants who already have the legal right to work in the UK. While Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available in exceptional circumstances, sponsorship is not guaranteed and applicants requiring sponsorship are unlikely to be sponsored under this recruitment campaign.

Job Summary

• Job Title: Prison Officer – HMP Onley
• Employer: HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS)
• Reference Number: 469058
• Location: HMP Onley, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 8AP
• Salary: £34,928–£39,334 per year
• Starting Salary (39-hour week): £36,816 including unsocial hours allowance
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible Working, Job Share
• Vacancies: 20
• Application Deadline: 23 July 2026 (11:55 PM)

Salary

Your salary depends on your weekly working hours:

• 37 hours: £34,928 per year
• 39 hours: £36,816 per year
• 41 hours: £39,334 per year

Additional paid overtime opportunities may also be available.

About the Role

As a Prison Officer, you’ll play a vital role in protecting the public while helping prisoners build better futures.

Every day is different. You could be:

• Building positive relationships with prisoners
• Supporting rehabilitation
• Maintaining safety and security
• Resolving conflict professionally
• Encouraging positive behaviour
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain a safe prison environment

This is a challenging but highly rewarding career offering excellent long-term progression.

Who Can Apply?

No previous prison experience or formal qualifications are required.

HMPPS welcomes applicants from many backgrounds including:

• Retail
• Customer Service
• Healthcare
• Teaching
• Armed Forces
• Security
• Hospitality
• Warehousing
• Public Services
• Anyone with strong people skills

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements
• Pass medical and fitness assessments
• Meet eyesight and hearing standards
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Show resilience and professionalism
• Be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays

Skills Required

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Excellent communication
• Decision-making ability
• Empathy and understanding
• Teamwork
• Professional integrity
• Resilience
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Benefits

Working for HM Prison & Probation Service includes:

• Salary up to £39,334 per year
• Civil Service Pension with 28.97% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days)
• Public holiday entitlement
• Additional privilege day leave
• Paid training
• Career progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Travel loans
• Employee wellbeing support
• Flexible working options
• Paid overtime opportunities

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants should note:

• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available only where eligibility requirements are met.
• Sponsorship is not guaranteed.
• Due to current UK immigration rules and recruitment timelines, applicants who require sponsorship are unlikely to receive sponsorship through this campaign.

This vacancy is therefore most suitable for candidates who already have permission to work in the UK.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process includes:

1. Online application
2. Stage 1 online assessment
3. Stage 2 values-based assessment
4. Online Assessment Centre
5. Medical examination
6. Fitness assessment
7. Security clearance
8. Final job offer

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking a secure UK Government career with:

• Competitive salary
• Outstanding pension
• Excellent career development
• Permanent employment
• Professional training
• Meaningful work that changes lives

Application Deadline

23 July 2026 (11:55 PM)