Administrator

Job Introduction

What we are offering

• Salary of £23638, rising to £24168 after 2 years and £24698 after 4 years
• Permanent and full-time position
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Site-based role at HMP Northumberland.
• Please see attached benefits guide for everything we have to offer

Your Role as an Administrator

As an Administrator at HMP Northumberland, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the prison’s administrative function. You will provide general administration support across a variety of areas, handling tasks such as managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining records, and assisting with the preparation of management information. You will ensure that all administrative duties are completed in a timely and accurate manner, in line with audit requirements and legal standards.

You will be responsible for always maintaining confidentiality and ensuring that all records and documents are up-to-date and stored securely. In this role, you will liaise with colleagues, employees, and members of the public in a professional and friendly manner. Working closely with other departments, you will help create an efficient working environment and support the effective running of the prison.

Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Experience working in a similar administrative role or environment
• Ability to operate relevant IT applications (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Experience working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the public or prison services sector
• Knowledge of Sodexo policies and procedures
• Experience in producing management reports and analysis
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Why join us?

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

To be considered for an interview you must:

• have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010.
• provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description.
• meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential.

Attached documents

• Sodexo Benefits Reward Guide.pdf
• Administrator Job Description.pdf

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Salary Salary of £23638, rising to £24168 after 2 years and £24698 after 4 years

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