Environmental Instructor

Job Title: Environmental Instructor Location: HMP Millsike Salary: £25-27,000 DOE Contract: Permanent, Full-time Working Hours: This is a full-time role, 38.5 hours per week: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Friday: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Role & Client Overview: Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and vocational training? Do you have experience in waste management or recycling and want to use your skills to make a difference? We are looking for a Waste Management & Recycling Instructor (Environmental Instructor) to oversee waste management services at HMP Millsike, training prisoners in industry-recognised qualifications and contributing to the prison’s sustainability goals. This role is essential in supporting efforts to increase recycling rates, reduce waste, and work towards net-zero targets. Key Responsibilities: * Lead & Train: Manage a team of up to 35 prisoners, delivering hands-on training in waste management and recycling. * Sustainability & Compliance: Oversee waste collection, sorting, processing, and disposal, ensuring compliance with environmental and security regulations. * Operational Efficiency: Maintain stock levels, manage equipment, and liaise with external contractors for waste removal and sustainability projects. * Health & Safety: Ensure the safe use of tools, equipment, and plant machinery, adhering to prison security and environmental health standards. * Rehabilitation & Career Development: Help prisoners develop transferable skills, enhancing their employability upon release. Essential/Desirable Criteria: * Experience in waste management, recycling, environmental sustainability, or a related field. * Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to train, supervise, and motivate a team. * Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, including compliance with waste management and tool security policies. * WAMITAB qualification (or willingness to undertake training). * Vocational training or coaching experience is desirable but not essential. * Experience in a prison, custodial, or secure environment is an advantage. Security & Screening Requirements: The successful candidate must pass prison clearance, including: * Enhanced background checks (employment history & criminal records). * Security vetting for a custodial environment. * Right-to-work verification. * Social media screening in line with security policies. Benefits: * 30 days annual leave (for teaching roles). * Cycle to Work scheme. * Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support for you and your family. * Access to a wellbeing centre and discount portal. * Enhanced maternity leave and wedding leave. * Paid volunteering day each year. * Pension scheme and life assurance. * Sharesave scheme and Refer-a-Friend bonus. * Holiday purchase scheme – buy additional leave