£39,658
Working Pattern
Full Time
Vacancy Approach
External
London
Region
London
Closing Date
17-Nov-2026
Business Unit
Wormwood Scrubs
Post Type
Permanent
Civil Service Grade
EO
Number of jobs available
1
Job ID
23881
Job description
Band 4 – Vocational Instructor (Media)
Additional responsibilities linked to the Job Description. These are additional responsibilities of the role of a Media VIs based in a London prison. Extra Responsibilities
To support the prison communication function with prisoner and staff stakeholder engagement through developing content for prisoner targeted media channels as well as supporting some staff communication activity.
The role may involve working alongside existing prison media project and communication leads.
The role will include some staff communication activities, including editing and publishing a weekly staff newsletter and updating a digital screen. Prisoner consultation - radio and TV − To lead, train and work alongside our prison-based radio and video team of producers / presenters providing advice and guidance while helping to create daily content.
While we wish for prisoners to create and contribute to local broadcast content, the Media VI should develop and manage content for broadcast for our local channels, in Brixton this includes NPRs ‘Brixton Calling’ and local opt-in adverts, as well as video and/or PowerPoint slide decks where we use Way Out TVs local opt-ins. − To listen and view all content and check it is complaint and ensure it is broadcast ready content that complies with HMPPS Prison Radio (media) Guidelines, Ofcom broadcast codes of conduct and fits with the prison’s expectations.
Where applicable to programme the output of prison radio and/or TV information channels, this may include managing music and programme rotations via a prison radio / TV playout system(s). − Where applicable to download and manage a library of music and content (commercial and production) for prison media. Newsletters
To support the creation of a local staff and prisoner newsletters at a frequency agreed with a supervising manager. Typically, staff newsletters are weekly, and prisoner monthly. Role activities − To develop a communication calendar of cyclical, awareness days and locally focused content to support content creation.
To manage an archive of content.
To put into action research and evaluation visiting prisoners on the wings, talking with partners and stakeholders as a part of the evaluation strategy.
To collect programme material from the wings and other departments in the prison and liaise with key functional leads and departments to ensure the content shared is representative of the prison.
To work on other Comms projects, including key events, where applicable providing similar duties.
Where possible to attend key meetings where applicable
Quality Improvement Groups, Equalities, and Reducing Reoffending.
To develop and implement either an accredited or skills track training programme for prisoners. Support
To regularly attend a regional communications meeting via Teams or in person. Typically, this meeting takes place by-weekly via a Teams call and is led by The London Prison Communication Lead. − To attend regional away day activity and support other London regional activity when requested. What we want from you − Good radio and video production skills
you’ll know how to create radio packages, pre-recorded programmes, and video shorts and be more than happy using Adobe Audition and Adobe Premier Pro.
A broad taste in music would be good and understanding of genres specifically new music and the music of our audience. That is dance (house), pop (chart hits), rap, grime, hip hip, indie, rock, reggae, and dance hall. − Knowledge of how radio and video is used as a communication tool with an understanding of the wants and needs of listeners and viewers for targeted content.
You must have a good understanding of editorial issues, especially around compliance. It would also be beneficial to understand the basics around Ofcom’s broadcast codes.
Some like them and some don’t
a deadline that is, we have them, and we need your help in hitting them.
We expect you to have thorough knowledge of copyright, libel and defamation law.
We need someone with excellent attention to detail, organisational, administrative and communication skills. It is important staff working in prison communications and media can deal with people at all levels and always in confidentiality.
We’d like you to have tip top IT skills; you don’t have to know everything but a good standard with office software as well as a better than good understanding of Adobe suite.
You need to be happy to work with prisoners because that’s what we do.
You’ll need strong influencing and negotiation skills as well as resolve when working under pressure and in disparate surroundings.
You should have a flexible approach and the ability to plan your work to meet deadlines, because prisons are an ever-changing environment.
You will have experience of building partnerships, working in teams and have experience representing organisations when required.
You will have experience of providing training for adults either in adult education or a training background.
It would be desirable if you understand Diversity and Inclusion and Neurodiversity needs of adults in a prison setting.
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.
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Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS’ Flexible Working policy.
If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff.
The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment.
-The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. If you were appointed internally and your leave was previously calculated in days, this will continue to be the case.
-You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays. These hours are added to your annual leave allowance. There is a requirement to work some public and bank holidays subject to your shift pattern and the operational needs of the establishment
-The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period and NVQ
-After two months’ service, you’ll be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer-period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work
For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers
HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, including areas such as Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti Bullying Programmes
-There are opportunities to access promotion programmes and HMPPS provides a variety of training appropriate to individual posts
-All staff receive security and diversity training and an individual induction programme into their new roles
-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
-All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the HMPPS considers to be racist
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Contact Information
Phone 0208 588 3328 or 0208 588 3369 and ask for Quebec 1. or email donna.taylor2@justice.gov.uk
MoJ:
If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
Please quote the job reference 23881
If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
Please quote the job reference 23881
Behaviours Application Form Question Word Limit
250
Communicating and Influencing
Leadership
Developing Self and Others
We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods
CV or Work History, Experience Questions, Statement of Suitability
Experience Questions Application Form Question Word Limit
250
Guidance for the Statement of Suitability
Please give a statement that describes your relevant experience and suitability for this role.
Evidence of Experience
CV or Work History, Experience Questions, Statement of Suitability
Interview Dates
Expected 01/12/2026
Which assessment methods will be used?
Other 1
Other - Assessment Title 1
Presentation
DBS Standard
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