Environmental Instructor

Job Title: Environmental Instructor

Location: HMP MillsikeSalary: £25-27,000 DOEContract: Permanent, Full-time

Working Hours: This is a full-time role, 38.5 hours per week: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Role & Client Overview:

Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and vocational training? Do you have experience in waste management or recycling and want to use your skills to make a difference?

We are looking for a Waste Management & Recycling Instructor (Environmental Instructor) to oversee waste management services at HMP Millsike, training prisoners in industry-recognised qualifications and contributing to the prison’s sustainability goals. This role is essential in supporting efforts to increase recycling rates, reduce waste, and work towards net-zero targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & Train: Manage a team of up to 35 prisoners, delivering hands-on training in waste management and recycling.
• Sustainability & Compliance: Oversee waste collection, sorting, processing, and disposal, ensuring compliance with environmental and security regulations.
• Operational Efficiency: Maintain stock levels, manage equipment, and liaise with external contractors for waste removal and sustainability projects.
• Health & Safety: Ensure the safe use of tools, equipment, and plant machinery, adhering to prison security and environmental health standards.
• Rehabilitation & Career Development: Help prisoners develop transferable skills, enhancing their employability upon release.

Essential/Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in waste management, recycling, environmental sustainability, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to train, supervise, and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, including compliance with waste management and tool security policies.
• WAMITAB qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
• Vocational training or coaching experience is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in a prison, custodial, or secure environment is an advantage.

Security & Screening Requirements:

The successful candidate must pass prison clearance, including:

• Enhanced background checks (employment history & criminal records).
• Security vetting for a custodial environment.
• Right-to-work verification.
• Social media screening in line with security policies.

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave (for teaching roles).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support for you and your family.
• Access to a wellbeing centre and discount portal.
• Enhanced maternity leave and wedding leave.
• Paid volunteering day each year.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Sharesave scheme and Refer-a-Friend bonus.
• Holiday purchase scheme - buy additional leave.