Assumptions and pay data
- Leave entitlement is based on your sector's terms (e.g. NHS AfC, NJC, Civil Service).
- Part-time: we pro-rate by your contracted hours vs full-time hours for your sector.
- Bank holidays: as per your sector (England & Wales typically 8). Scotland and Northern Ireland may differ.
Annual Leave Calculator
England & WalesHMPPSReviewed 4/9/2026
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Guide for Prison Group Director
This guide summarises contractual annual leave for Prison Group Director under HMPPS pay (Prison & Probation) at Probation & Prisons. Part-time staff receive a pro-rata share based on contracted hours.
Annual leave for Prison Group Director
As Prison Group Director at Probation & Prisons, annual leave usually follows Prison Service (HMPPS). A full-time employee with around three years' service might receive about 25 days (185 hours at typical full-time hours) per year, before pro-rating for part-time hours. Bank holiday treatment varies; check whether they are included in the stated total. Part-time staff receive a pro-rata share based on contracted weekly hours.
Example scenario
Illustrative example at bottom of band (matches calculator defaults)
| Sector terms (example) | Prison Service (HMPPS) |
|---|---|
| Years of service (example) | 2 |
| Annual leave days (example) | 25 |
| Hours (full-time example) | 185 |
Frequently asked questions
What does this annual leave calculator do?
It shows your annual leave entitlement in days and hours based on your sector's terms (e.g. NHS AfC, Civil Service, NJC). You enter your contracted hours and years of service; we apply the sector rules and pro-rate for part-time. Bank holidays are included where applicable.
Is my entitlement exactly as shown?
Figures are based on national or sector terms. Your employer may have local variations or different qualifying dates. Always check your contract and HR for exact entitlement.
How is part-time leave calculated?
We pro-rate by your contracted weekly hours vs the full-time hours for your sector (37 hours a week on this page). So if you work 50% of full-time hours, you get 50% of the full-time leave days and hours.
What about teachers?
Teachers have directed time and take leave in school holidays rather than a set number of "annual leave" days. The calculator may show a message for teachers or support staff (who often follow NJC).
Do bank holidays count as leave?
It depends on your sector. Many public sector terms include bank holidays within the leave entitlement (e.g. England & Wales often 8); others add them on top. We show total time off where the dataset specifies it.
What if I've worked less than a full year?
We pro-rate by months of service where your sector rules allow. New starters may get a proportion of the annual entitlement; check your employer's qualifying period and how they calculate part-year leave.
As a Prison Group Director, where do the figures come from?
We use the leave rules for your sector (e.g. AfC, NJC, Civil Service). Your employer may have local agreements that improve on the minimum. Use this as a guide and confirm with your contract or HR.
Do you store my information?
Your calculator inputs and results stay in your browser and are not stored. We only collect your name and email if you choose to give them, for example to download your results or sign up for email updates. We store them with MailerLite, our email provider, along with the page you were on. See our privacy policy.
Can I use this for term-time or part-year contracts?
The calculator uses full-time equivalent hours and sector leave days. Term-time or part-year staff may have different rules; your employer will confirm how leave is calculated for your contract.
About this role
What is a Prison Group Director?
A Prison Group Director (Fair and Sustainable Band 12) is a senior operational leader overseeing a group of prisons. Pay is a National spot rate published inclusive of Required Hours Allowance.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Band 12 posts sit at the top of the operational manager and governor structure and involve group-wide leadership, performance and assurance.
What is my annual leave entitlement?
Use the figures on this page for your sector’s leave rules, including pro-rata for part-time where that applies. Teachers under STPCD use directed time and school holidays instead of a separate leave pot. Always check your contract or school calendar for exact dates.
Disclaimer
Illustrative estimates, not legal or HR advice. Your contract and your employer's policy decide your actual entitlement.