22369 - Strategic Housing Specialist - South Central Prisons in Aylesbury

The post holder will be responsible for a portfolio of 1–3 prisons, dividing their time flexibly across the establishments within their allocated cluster. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to provide ad hoc housing advice and support to all prisons across the South Central Prison Group, including those outside their designated portfolio, and undertake regular site visits.

Working closely with strategic housing partners, Probation Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS), and Homelessness Prevention Teams (HPTs), the Strategic Housing Specialist will identify opportunities to improve access to accommodation for people leaving custody and help drive sustainable, long-term improvements. The role will support effective partnership working between prisons and local HPTs, while ensuring senior leaders have access to high-quality data and insights to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.

To provide effective advice and guidance to Governors and their teams, the post holder will develop a sound understanding of the prisons within their portfolio, including their security categories and the geographical areas to which prisoners are released. Comprehensive prison familiarisation training will be provided to equip successful candidates with the knowledge required to perform the role effectively.

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and/or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.

Benefits include:

• Annual Leave - The holiday year runs from 1 March. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis.
• Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays - You are entitled to 9 days in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays.
• Pension - The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes.
• Work Life Balance - HMPPS is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements.
• Childcare Vouchers - For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
• Training - HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities.

Eligibility - All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post. All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS.

As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace.

Diversity & Inclusion - The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.

A Great Place to Work for Veterans - The initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria.

Redeployment Interview Scheme - Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant.

Contact Information: If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk.