At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate community placements and support individuals on probation to enhance their skills.
- Company: Join the Probation Service and make a real difference in your community.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Work weekends occasionally and enjoy a dynamic, supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a meaningful role that helps people and strengthens communities.
- Qualifications: Must have a full UK Manual Driving Licence and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30145 - 36843 £ per year.
Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time
Location: King's Lynn
Closing Date: 11-Oct-2026
Business Unit: Community Payback
Post Type: Permanent
Number of jobs available: 1
Reserve List: 12 Months
Job ID: 22263
Requirements:
- Candidates must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence when applying for this role; this is a mandatory technical requirement.
The post holder will support the CP Manager to ensure that all Community Payback placements meet the policy objectives of the organisation and comply with relevant legislation. It's all about supporting People on Probation on their journey and making your community a better place.
If you are successful in the recruitment process to join the Probation Service, your starting salary will be £28,064, Pro-Rata for Part-Time role.
Community Payback Placement Coordinators will be expected to work weekends when needed. This may be to cover for CP supervisors or to visit CP project sites – such as schools which aren’t accessible on weekdays – to complete project risk assessments or meet beneficiaries. You will be paid a higher rate for any weekend days you do work.
This is a high-profile role within PS responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with a range of current and future partner organisations, customers and stakeholders. This will involve working with a range of voluntary and statutory organisations. The post holder will ensure that sufficient work placements that meet the quality standards set out in the Community Payback Guidance are available so that the sentence of the Court can be carried out effectively.
Right to work in the UK:
You must have the right to work in the UK. HMPPS cannot consider sponsoring you to work as a community payback co-ordinator unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes.
About us:
The work is varied, challenging and meaningful and comes with job security, great benefits and career progression opportunities - not to mention the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives and our communities.
About the role:
As a Community Payback placement coordinator, you’ll be responsible for establishing and maintaining working relationships with a range of stakeholders – including local authorities and charities – to make sure there are sufficient numbers of Community Payback work placements. This will include exploring opportunities for people to access on-the-job training and education to develop their skills and increase their chances of employment while they complete unpaid work hours.
Working pattern:
- Be expected to work weekends when needed to cover for Community Payback supervisors or to visit project sites.
Additional Information:
Where applicants provide multiple location preferences, reserve lists will be managed in accordance with location preference/s, as indicated in your application. All offers of employment will be made strictly in merit order, based on your performance throughout the recruitment process.
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.
The MoJ offers a range of benefits: Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
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.
Community Placement Co-Ordinator - Kings Lynn employer: Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice is an exceptional employer, dedicated to transforming lives through education and vocational training. With a strong emphasis on supportive relationships and personal development, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety and security while offering opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact in the community. Working in this role not only allows you to make a difference but also provides a unique chance to contribute to the rehabilitation and resettlement of individuals in a dynamic environment.
