Prison Monitoring Coordinator B2

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently Priority Movers. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

If you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can use your analytical communication relationship-building and influencing skills to make a real difference this could be the role for you.

HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) independently inspects and monitors prisons to assess the treatment and conditions of people in custody promote human rights and drive improvement through public reporting and accountability.

We are recruiting four Prison Monitoring Coordinators (B2) as part of a planned restructure to strengthen our monitoring function.

These roles will sit within a team responsible for supporting approximately 100 volunteer Independent Prison Monitors (IPMs) delivering monitoring activity across Scotlands prisons and contributing to reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

All four posts share core responsibilities and will operate as a flexible collaborative team. All post holders will:

• Participate in prison visits to maintain operational insight and credibility
• Share responsibility for report writing and CMS (case management system) activity
• Support and develop Independent Prison Monitors (IPMs)
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of monitoring activity

In addition to core responsibilities each role will take a lead in one of the following thematic areas:

• Monitoring Standards & Quality Assurance
• Volunteer Development & Training
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communications
• Data Reporting & Regional Operations

These posts form part of a new and evolving structure. Flexibility will be expected as roles develop and responsibilities are shared across the monitoring team. As the new structure continues to develop you will have the opportunity to contribute to its ongoing development and help shape future ways of working of the monitoring function.

Working Pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position.This role is based in Saughton House with hybrid working arrangements where staff should aim to work 40% of the time either in the office or other agreed work locations this includes prison visits. HMIPS have a weekly anchor day in the office a Thursday unless otherwise agreed with line management.

You will be expected to:

• Work both in the office and from home
• Travel regularly to prison establishments across Scotland

Flexible working patterns will be considered in line with business needs.

Security Checks

Successful candidates must complete level 2 Disclosure Scotland checked (previously referred to as an Enhanced Disclosure) which is required to work in a prison. HMIPS will arrange and cover the costs of this checks.

Further information about this check can be found here: Disclosure levels -

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B2 employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role relevant skills and experience and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancy closes at 11:59pm

Selection Process

All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.

Informal discussions are to be confirmed.

Further Information

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