Administration Officer

For further information about this post please contact the SSC on 0845 010 3508

Develop and maintain effective and efficient administrative and office systems, including recording and filing systems
Maintain accurate records, process documentation, analyse data/produce reports as required
Communication by telephone, fax, email and letter, providing a courteous and helpful service
Liaison with Prison Service personnel/outside agencies as appropriate
Support other team members in maintaining continuity of service delivery
Ensure compliance with all Prison Service Orders so correct procedures are followed for the area in which you are employed
Take an active role in any mandatory training as required

Competency based recruitment

Competencies Required:

1A Achieving a safe and secure environment
2B Building relationships and team working
2C Communicating effectively
3A Problem solving and decision making
3B Organising and maximising performance

Salary: £14,762 - £20,315

Work Life Balance

The Prison Service is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers can accommodate requests to do so.

Flexible working hours

The Prison Service offers a flexible working system for certain grades.

Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS)
All Prison Officers and those working in regulated activity will be subject to the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. This seeks to ensure those who are deemed unsuitable from working with children and vulnerable adults are prevented from working in particular work settings or undertaking work of a specified nature. Barred individuals who seek to undertake work with vulnerable groups will be subject to criminal penalties.

Annual Leave

On entry most posts offer between 22 days and 25 days per year, with senior posts attracting an annual leave allowance of 30 days on entry. On top of this you will also receive public and privilege holidays. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Pension

The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.

Training

The Prison Service is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

Season ticket advance

After two months service you will be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly, or longer period season ticket for travel between home and office.

Childcare vouchers

The Prison Service offers a childcare vouchers scheme. The scheme enables staff to take part of their salary in the form of Childcare Vouchers. This is known as a Salary Sacrifice. The vouchers can then be used to help meet the costs of any form of registered or approved childcare for children aged 0-16. The vouchers are exempt from tax and National Insurance contributions.