It’s a good time to apply your experience in a new future for probation.

The newly merged Surrey and Sussex Probation Trust(SSPT) serves a wide and demographically diverse area,employing 800 staff. The Trust benefits from the best of working practices, from both of the geographical contexts,setting high standards for its performance and innovation.

There is no better time for accomplished Probation Officers to be joining the Surrey and Sussex Probation Trust. We currently have vacancies in several locations, including East and West Sussex, Brighton, HMP Coldingley and HMP Bronzefield (job-share).

Reporting to the SPO in either a Public Protection Team, Offender Management or a Prison setting,you will have a proven track record as a competent and high performing, qualified Probation Officer.

Successful applicants will need to be able to demonstrate:
• Successful management of a diverse and challenging caseload.
• Ability to collate information, write clear reports and communicate effectively.
• A thorough understanding of offender management and its implementation in practice.
• Evidence of commitment to quality and practice improvement.

Surrey and Sussex Probation Trust offers an excellent range of staff benefits, including generous leave entitlement, flexible working, health initiatives, pension scheme, comprehensive training and an ongoing commitment to personal development. Relocation expenses may be available towards the cost of moving to the area.

If you are interested in finding out more about these posts, please call Sara Attree on 01273 227904.

For an application pack, please visit Epic or our website at www.sussexprobation.gov.uk, or contact the Human Resources Co-ordinator at or telephone 01273 227918.

Closing date for completed application forms: 12 noon, Monday, 22 March 2010.

Full-time, part-time and job-share applicants welcome.