A new prison due to open next year in Thamesmead is creating hundreds of new jobs in the area.

HMP Thameside, which will be operated by Serco on behalf of the Ministry of Justice, will be a category B prison housing 900 male prisoners.

Serco is looking to create 350 jobs at the prison and says it wants many of these to come from local communities such as Plumstead, Thamesmead, Woolwich and Greenwich.

As well as needing Prison Custody Officers, other specialist roles such as

• Physical Education Instructors
• Catering and Security staff
• Chaplains
• Administrators
• Drug and Offender Programme and Clerical workers

Guy Baulf, Prison Director at HMP Thameside said: “This is a unique environment in which to work and while it can be challenging it is also incredibly rewarding. We are looking for people who can help us build a community within a community, and ultimately help reduce reoffending.”

More information can be found at the new prison’s website.