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HM Prison and Probation Service

Future Prison Leaders Programme 2027

Public sector Graduate scheme 3 years
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Deadline
Unknown
Opened
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Programme dates
September 2027
Location
Unknown
Pay
Unknown
Places
up to 35 (2025 intake)
Visa sponsorship
Case by case
Leads to
Unknown

Three-year fast-track starting as a prison officer and progressing to run a prison department by year three.

Last checked 10 Oct 2026
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    Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification by start, or people-management experience; CTC security clearance; resident in UK for the last 3 years immediately before applying; HMPPS cannot guarantee Skilled Worker sponsorship. Application dates for September 2027 cohort not seen.

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