Unlocked Graduates
Careers at Unlocked Graduates
Unlocked is a unique two-year leadership development programme which recruits top graduates and career changers to work in prisons as officers for two years. Our officers take on one of the biggest challenges in public service as they work to break cycles of reoffending and give a second chance to some of the most vulnerable people in society. Participants on the programme take on one of the toughest frontline jobs there is, learning skills that will propel them into leadership roles in a range of sectors when they complete the scheme. Supported at every step of the way with a rigorous training programme and experienced mentor, they are also fully funded to complete a Master's degree that will push them to develop new approaches and policies in their prisons.
Our Mission & Vision
We're driving change in the prison system by having graduates become Prisoner Officers
Escape's take on Unlocked Graduates
Unlocked Graduates is working to break cycles of reoffending by identifying brilliant people and supporting them to spend two years working as frontline prison officers. We love the innovative solution to reducing reoffending, as well as the positive impact that Unlocked Graduates has had on the talented people that participate in the scheme, as well as the team behind the organisation!
Stats we are proud of
53%
Over half of our participants promoted to specialist roles
20k+
We have received over 20,000 applications
1/3rd
We have worked with 1/3rd of the prisoner population
1st
Personnel Today's ‘Graduate Scheme of the Year‘ in 2018
Behind the scenes
What the team says
Best for...
(as reviewed by current employees)
* Employees annoymously reviewed this organisation as part of our Escape 100: Top Organisations to escape to campaign.
- JT
Jessie Thorp
Jun 2023
⛑ Employee wellbeing
Positivity positivity positivity all the time
🥰 Employee recognition
Unlocked are all about achievements for everyone
📣 Mission & Purpose
To prevent reoffending, there is no better mission to keep the public safe
Overall
Positivity and enthusiasm is key all the time - G
Grace
Jun 2023
👩👧👧 Team members
This is the best team I've had my whole career, really supportive, positive and aligned with the mission at Unlocked.
📣 Mission & Purpose
Rehabilitation and reducing reoffending is such an important and urgent mission, Unlocked ensures this is at the forefront of everything they do and within each team. It's great to see.
Overall
It's a great place to work! Collaborative culture, positive impact and dedication to achieve the mission is believed and encouraged throughout the whole organisation. - MR
Michael Reinsoo
Jun 2023
📖 Opportunities to learn
I've had great opportunities to learn from my senior colleagues on a daily basis. Unlocked also sent me on great training courses and set me up to learn from other organisations in my area of specialty.
👩👧👧 Team members
Everyone at Unlocked is a great teammate - capable, mission-driven, passionate and great to work with!
📣 Mission & Purpose
Our mission is at the heart of everything we do which is really motivating for me!
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