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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

National Probation Officer Returners Campaign - London (Ref: 15708)

Salary

GBP 35,130 - 42,000 per year

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Description

This is a rolling campaign for former qualified probation officers who have left the Civil Service within the last five years.

If you are a former qualified probation officer who has left the Civil Service less than 5 years ago, and have completed your probationary period and training, we would like you to consider returning to the Probation Service and joining your former colleagues, to keep the public safe and rehabilitate people on probation.

The scheme offers a fast-track return to the service with no requirement to undertake a lengthy application form, interview and repeat any entry level training or assessment process.

Eligibility:

  • Former civil servants who were previously appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition may be re-appointed within a maximum of five years of leaving the Civil Service.
  • Civil Servants can return to a role that is the same grade as when they left, or lower.
  • Civil servants cannot return on promotion under Exception 5.
  • Civil Servants can return within 5 years of leaving their last post.
  • There is no right of return for any individual, this is a matter of business need in the relevant civil service organisation.

Options for working arrangements and contract:

  • Full or part-time either permanent or temporary contract – temporary contracts are available for three, six or nine months.
  • Flexible contractual terms.

Pre-employment checks:

  • You will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Occupational Health Review, and security vetting which all successful candidates are required to pass.

Training:

  • At the point of return, an individualised training needs analysis will be completed to identify training that has been completed and to schedule any relevant training that is required.

Salary:

  • £35,130 - £42,000 per year

Benefits:

  • Access to learning and development
  • A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
  • A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
  • Annual Leave
  • Public Holidays
  • Season Ticket Advance

Skills

Required

  • Probation Officer qualification
  • PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma
  • Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobsgopublic.com/job/national-probation-officer-returners-campaign-london-ref-15708-49355

Apply on HM Prison & Probation Service