16673 - Head of Prisoner Escort and Custody Services (PECS)

This vacancy is only available to existing Civil Servant employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs). Please review the "Eligibility" section before you apply.

General Information

Salary The national salary range is £88,444 - £97,288, London salary range is £91,458 - £102,329. Your salary will be dependent on your base location Working Pattern Full Time Vacancy Approach Cross Government Location National Region National Closing Date 27-Apr-2026 Business Unit AGY - NOMS Agency Post Type Permanent Civil Service Grade Other Number of jobs available 1 Reserve List 12 Months Job ID 16673

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

HMPPS Band 11

This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity to lead PECS delivery across the whole of England and Wales. The Head of PECS holds strategic and operational responsibility for the end‑to‑end service, driving performance, transformation, and continuous improvement at a national level.

The role requires regular attendance at the Peterborough office, alongside travel across England and Wales to engage with p