At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the delivery of a reading strategy to help people in prison improve their literacy.
- Company: Join Shannon Trust, dedicated to transforming lives through reading in prisons.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, pension contributions, life insurance, and paid volunteering days.
- Other info: Fixed term role with potential for permanence and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by empowering individuals through the joy of reading.
- Qualifications: Experience in prison settings and strong relationship-building skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Shannon Trust Reading Strategy Coordinator – HMP Whatton
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide reading strategy coordination at HMP Whatton.
Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and implementation of HMP Whatton’s prison-wide reading strategy, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read and enjoy the benefits of reading.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role is a fixed term role until 30th April 2027 with the opportunity to be made permanent subject to contract renewal.
The role will be prison-based.
Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions.
These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Interviews are planned for 5th August 2026.
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Reading Strategy Coordinator - HMP Whatton in Nottingham employer: Shannon Trust
Shannon Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming lives through literacy in the prison system. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, we offer generous benefits such as a pension scheme, ample holiday, and a supportive work culture that values resilience and determination. Our unique focus on personal growth and community impact makes HMP Whatton an inspiring place to work for those passionate about making a difference.
