Information Advice and Guidance Tutor

Salary: £30,800 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: HMP Peterborough
Vetting: Successful candidates must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS and HMPPS vetting.

Make a difference. Build futures. Change lives.

At HMP Peterborough, we believe that education, skills and meaningful employment can play a vital role in rehabilitation and creating positive futures.

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Tutor to join our Education, Skills and Work team. This is an opportunity to work directly with prisoners at the beginning of their journey, helping them understand their strengths, identify opportunities and create realistic goals for education, skills, employment and resettlement.

As an IAG Tutor, you’ll be one of the first people many prisoners meet when they arrive at HMP Peterborough. Your support can help them take those important first steps towards positive change.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll provide high-quality information, advice and guidance through a combination of one-to-one support and group work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing CIAG induction assessments, including Maths, English and ICT.
• Completing and maintaining each prisoner's Personal Learning Plan (PLP) at induction.
• Ensuring PLPs and associated records are accurate, up to date and uploaded correctly.
• Supporting prisoners to develop realistic career and learning plans focused on achievement and resettlement.
• Advising prisoners on education, skills, training and employment opportunities.
• Helping individuals understand the qualifications and skills required to achieve their chosen career pathway.
• Working one-to-one and in groups to develop skills, confidence and motivation.
• Identifying and helping individuals overcome barriers to learning and progression.
• Working collaboratively with education, skills, work, Neurodiversity & Inclusion and wider prison teams.
• Supporting prisoners to establish meaningful SMART goals and clear pathways towards release and employment.
• Maintaining accurate records and working within relevant policies, procedures and legal requirements.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be someone who genuinely wants to help others progress. You’ll have the ability to build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, while maintaining professional boundaries and working effectively in a challenging environment.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Confident using IT, including Microsoft Teams and Excel.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Flexible, responsive and able to adapt to changing circumstances.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively with individuals and groups.
• Resilient, patient and committed to achieving positive outcomes.
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner teams.
• Focused on delivering results and continually improving the service.

Desirable experience

It would be advantageous if you have:

• A Level 4 Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) qualification.
• Previous experience working in a careers, information, advice and guidance environment.
• Experience within an education or custodial setting.
• Knowledge or understanding of prison regimes.

Don't worry if you don't have every desirable qualification or experience. What matters most is your ability to engage people, identify their potential and support them to take positive steps forward.

Why HMP Peterborough?

HMP Peterborough is the UK's first purpose-built prison to house both men and women on the same site. As a resettlement-focused establishment, we provide a wide range of educational, vocational and behavioural programmes, alongside workshops, accredited training and employment opportunities.

Our Education, Skills and Work teams play an important role in helping prisoners develop the knowledge, qualifications, confidence and practical skills they need for life beyond custody.

As an IAG Tutor, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference every day — helping people recognise their potential, overcome barriers and prepare for a more positive future.

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something greater and make a meaningful impact through the work you do every day.

You’ll have access to 20+ Sodexo benefits, including:

• Sodexo retirement plan.
• Discounts across more than 1,900 brands.
• Gym and lifestyle discounts.
• Confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Emotional, legal and financial support.
• A range of additional employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing and quality of life

Be part of something greater

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

If you’re passionate about education, careers and helping people make positive changes in their lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo at HMP Peterborough

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• UK Rewards and Benefits Guide.pdf
• IAG Tutor JD Oct 2026 (1).pdf