ABOUT UNLOCKED

Thank you for your interest in Unlocked Graduates, and the role of Events Intern (Summer Institute).

Unlocked Graduates exists to break cycles of reoffending, with particular focus on breaking the link between disadvantage and reoffending. Currently prison is not a place which successfully does this: the average prisoner has 16 previous convictions and 48 percent of prisoners reoffend within a year of release. This is the problem which Unlocked Graduates exists to fix.

Prison officers are the agent of change for many prisoners. Of all the staff in prisons, they spend the most time with prisoners, they set the prevailing culture in prison, and we know that the most effective prison officers have a hugely positive impact on prisoners. Unlocked Graduates develops outstanding individuals to lead rehabilitation, and in doing so raises the status of the prison officer and makes the frontline of prisons a place where cycles of reoffending can be broken. We have successfully recruited, trained and placed six cohorts of over 600 extremely high potential graduates into prisons across the country. We are currently 22nd in the Times Top 100 Graduate programmes and feedback on our participants has been extremely positive: they are doing a great job.

Over the next few years, we are planning further expansion. We want to do more work in the prisons we are in, and work with more prisoners in more prisons.

We need to be exceptionally high performing because the work we do is both extremely challenging and massively urgent. We aspire to have deep impact on the landings of individual prisons, but also breadth of impact through the whole sector, and society at large.

If this sounds like a challenge you are keen to meet, then please do apply.

THE ROLE

Interns are an invaluable part of our team and work across all areas, undertaking a range of tasks and responsibilities. The key project deliverable for this role is the Unlocked Graduates Summer Institute (SI), a 6-week training programme for our new cohort of Prison Officers. The successful candidates will work closely with the Programme Team in Leeds to support the delivery of SI and gain broad experience in event coordination and project management, as well as a specific insight into the training required to become an exceptional Prison Officer.

For July and August the role will mainly be based at Leeds Trinity University, during which time your work pattern may vary and time off in lieu will be agreed in advance for extended work days or weekend work. Accommodation will be provided for this period and you will be able to expense travel on weekends to return home.

We are looking for outstanding candidates to take on this exciting and varied role. We offer the opportunity to get involved with a wide range of activities that will help recruit, train and develop exceptional prison officers across England and ultimately reduce reoffending rates.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

SI preparation

• Supporting the delivery team with final planning preparations for SI
• Supporting the set-up of the training spaces in Leeds, including organisation of training equipment and materials
• Managing relationships and liaising with suppliers to confirm final details for SI

During SI

• Co-ordinating, sourcing, delivery and organisation of resources and training materials
• Ensuring a welcoming and comfortable environment for participants and staff
• Being a key point of contact for participants and guests on logistical arrangements, including managing the programme phone and inbox
• Supporting day-to-day logistics of SI ensuring training runs smoothly, including management of equipment and paperwork required for sessions throughout SI
• Providing admin support to the wider Programme Team
• Designing internal documents (e.g. guidance, FAQs, itineraries) to support trainers and Head Office staff
• Managing relationships and liaising with suppliers to ensure smooth delivery
• Sourcing additional suppliers where required for ad-hoc jobs
• Supporting with recording sessions throughout SI to enable participants to catch-up following periods of absence
• Supporting the Events Officer with the planning and delivery of social events throughout SI
• Collating and documenting written feedback from participants and escalating to senior staff when necessary
• Displaying enthusiasm for the Unlocked Graduates mission

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

You must be passionate about Unlocked’s mission and values, and be able to demonstrate the following:

• Organised – able to prioritise and manage your time effectively
• Able to build productive working relationships with key contacts and suppliers
• Attention to detail – able to complete both written and data-related tasks with precision
• Keen desire to create a quality training experience
• Excellent teamwork within and across teams
• Flexible and eager to get stuck in
• Ability to work independently, using ones’ initiative
• Computer literate, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good written communication skills in print and email
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude to problem solving

Other requirements

• Right to work in the UK