Operational Support Grade - HMP Lowdham Grange (Prison Support Role)

General Information

Business Unit Lowdham Grange Date published 29-Apr-2026 Working time Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Closing date 14-May-2026 Location Lowdham Civil Service Grade AA Number of jobs available 10 Job ID 17057

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

As part of our prison support team, your work will be varied and help to keep the prison moving. This is an active role where you will be doing a range of physical tasks. These can include lifting and carrying, plus long periods of standing and walking.  There will also be periods of lone working whilst undertaking tasks on both day and night shifts.

You will not always be in contact with prisoners, it depends on the prison you work in. You will have full training and a supportive team by your side.

Address

HMP Lowdham Grange, Old Epperstone Rd, Lowdham NG14 7DA

Salary

£29,432

City / Town

Nottingham

Region

East Midlands

 

The OSG role does not attract Sponsorship via the Skilled Worker visa/Tier 2 (general) work visa.

Travel to Work – Some prison establishments are situated in rural locations with limited public transport options, therefore a driving licence and own transport is beneficial but is not an essential requirement of the role (unless specified*).  Please note that shift start and finish times are fixed and it is your responsibility to get to and from your place of work on time for the start of your shift. Please carefully consider the location of this vacancy and your transport options.

Accommodation is not provided.

Life as an OSG

Your job can include:

Gate duties

• ensuring the secure entry and exit of staff, visitors, vehicles.
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