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Listed below is the timetable and procedure for the forthcoming election for National Chair and two National Executive Committee members following the Assistant General Secretary appointment.

The above position was advertised externally and internally. Prior to the interview process Andy Baxter Assistant General Secretary made it known to me that he intends to retire late 2026. 

Watch POA National Chair Mark Fairhurst on BBC Breakfast after attack on prison officer by Southport killer Axel Rudakubana

Prison Officers from across the UK will attend one of the most important Conferences for the Union in decades. 

The POA has claimed that the outcome of a Review into the levels of Bullying, Harassment, Discrimination and Victimisation within His Majesty’s Probation and Prison Service, vindicates the views and experiences of its members.

The POA are proud to offer another membership benefit from Chesterton Grant. Chesterton Grant, offer fee-free mortgage advice for you, your friends and family. 

Gatelodge talks to Danielle Piper about her time at the 2024 POA Supporting Women in the Workplace Workshop

The Health and Safety Consultative Committee is vital for maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. Its importance extends across multiple areas, including operational and employee wellbeing.

The Prison Service Pay Review Body has confirmed it has submitted its 2025 report on Public Sector Prisons in  England and Wales to the Government. We now await the date for publication from Government.

Prison officers’ pay, retirement age and right to strike are among the issues your association will target this year, along with prison maintenance