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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