20655 – Operational Support Grade (OSG) – HMP Bullingdon (Prison Support Role) | UK Based Applicants Only
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire, UK
Employer: Ministry of Justice (HM Prison & Probation Service)
Salary: £30,491 per year (includes 20% unsocial hours allowance)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Job Share, Flexible Working
Working Hours: Average of 37 hours per week (rotating day, night, weekend, and public holiday shifts)
Vacancies: 8 Positions
Security Clearance: Enhanced DBS
Application Deadline: 20 August 2026 (11:55 PM)
About the Role
The Ministry of Justice is recruiting Operational Support Grades (OSGs) for HMP Bullingdon in Bicester. This is a physically active role that helps keep the prison operating safely and efficiently.
You will support day-to-day prison operations through a range of practical duties, including security, logistics, administration, and prisoner support. Full training is provided, so no previous prison experience is required.
Salary & Benefits
- £30,491 annual salary
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 10 years)
- 9 Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays
- Civil Service Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Flexible working opportunities
- Ongoing training and career progression
Key Responsibilities
- Manage prison gate security
- Search visitors, vehicles, staff, and prisoners when required
- Patrol prison grounds and perimeter areas
- Operate CCTV and prison radio systems
- Welcome and escort visitors
- Process prisoner property and incoming parcels
- Monitor prison correspondence and report prohibited items
- Support prisoner reception procedures
- Supervise prisoners when required
- Deliver and collect food trolleys
- Assist prison officers with prisoner movement
- Collect prison mail from local sorting offices
- Monitor prisoner telephone (PIN) systems
- Respond to incidents and emergencies
- Follow prison security procedures and policies
Requirements
No formal qualifications are required.
Applicants should have:
- Good judgement
- Strong communication skills
- Teamwork abilities
- Reliability and responsibility
- Ability to perform physical tasks
- Confidence working independently when required
- Willingness to work rotating shifts
A driving licence is beneficial due to the rural location but is not essential.
Working Pattern
- Average of 37 hours per week
- Day, evening, night, weekend, and public holiday shifts
- Rolling shift pattern
Recruitment Process
- Online application
- Values-Based Assessment
- Behaviour and experience-based interview
- Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks
Interview behaviours assessed:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Making Effective Decisions
- Caring
Nationality & Eligibility
Applications are open to eligible candidates, including:
- UK nationals
- Irish nationals
- Commonwealth citizens with the right to work in the UK
- Eligible EU/EEA nationals with appropriate immigration status
- Other applicants with legal permission to work in the UK
Job Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Employer | Ministry of Justice |
| Role | Operational Support Grade (OSG) |
| Prison | HMP Bullingdon |
| Location | Bicester |
| Salary | £30,491 per year |
| Hours | 37 hours per week |
| Contract | Full-time / Part-time / Flexible |
| Vacancies | 8 |
| Closing Date | 20 August 2026 |
Apply Now
Apply before 20 August 2026 to be considered for this Ministry of Justice opportunity.