Our award-winning two-year Leadership Development Programme will accelerate your development as an inspirational and supportive leader.

It’s an intense two years which starts with our Summer Institute…

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1. Year one

   Summer institute

   The scheme kicks off with an intensive six-week residential course covering all elements of standard prison officer training as well as starting your Master's studies. This includes university and prison-based learning. You will receive a full salary and all accommodation costs will be covered.

2. Year one

   Mentoring

   You will be assigned an experienced prison officer as a mentor for the duration of the programme. You will be working as a full time prison officer for HMPPS in your allocated prison. Your mentor will be on site at your prison for two days a week to assist with your continual professional development.

3. Year one

   Master's degree

   As part of the programme you will complete a fully-funded, bespoke Master's degree. Drawing on the latest research in the field, and led by top academics, your studies will give you the chance to step back from the day-to-day and learn the theory to drive system change on the frontline.

4. Year two

   Work placement

   You will have the chance to undertake a two-week work placement with one of many brilliant organisations – from KPMG and the Howard League to the Ministry of Justice and the African Prisons Project. You will also have the option to spend two weeks as a prison officer in a different prison, broadening your frontline experience.

5. Year two

   System change

   You will be challenged to drive change in your prison. This might be writing a policy paper which will be shared with the Prisons Minister, by piloting a project on your wing or undertaking a new project at the suggestion of your Governor. Officers can apply to us for funding to set-up innovative projects those that are successful are also mentored by our corporate partners' PwC.

6. Year two

   The future

   Our commitment to your development doesn't end when the two years are over. Our team and alumni network will support your next steps - whether you decide to stay and advance within the prison system, or seek career opportunities elsewhere.

Does this sound like the programme for you? Read on to learn more about our Master’s degree, the mentoring support you will receive and the opportunities you will have to influence policy.