Prisoner Supervisor

CRED Supervisor

Position: CRED Supervisor

Location:

HMP Coldingley

Salary: £36,066.96 per annum

Contract:

Temporary (FTC until End of Aug 2026) – Full Time 39 hrs per week – Mon‑Fri

About you

We are seeking a dedicated CRED Supervisor to join our team at HMP Coldingley, a Category C Adult Male prison. Join a team that works Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Coldingley runs like a self‑contained city, with many people keeping it functioning, and as the CRED Supervisor Maintenance Team we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation—helping impact every prisoner, employee, visitor, and their families and community.

As a CRED Supervisor you will work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues—plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners, administrators, and others—dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.

We encourage you to apply if you want to use your skills to create a better future for others and promote rehabilitation and positive change.

• Understanding of prisons and the prisoner working systems or a willingness to learn – Desirable
• Understanding of how to use tools and equipment to complete small‑scale refurbishments – Essential
• Knowledge of working safely and putting health and safety principles into practice – Essential
• Experience in managing small‑scale refurbishments and projects – Essential
• Experience of supervising staff – Essential
• Self‑motivated with a positive “can do” approach to work – Desirable
• Experience managing relationships with various stakeholders – Desirable
• Trade or building qualification (carpentry, painting and decorating, plumbing, or electrics) – Essential

Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays. Non‑contractual benefits include death in service at 4x salary, private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms, and retailer discounts.

We place a strong focus on safety, provide an inclusive workplace, and offer real opportunity to build skills and progress.

We are passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees have a voice.

Future plans:
The provision of FM services will be transferred to a private sector provider by August 2027.

Mid‑Senior level

Temporary

Management