12972 - Senior Admin Officer – National Security Unit Midlands

Ministry of Justice; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Leicester is seeking a specialist in the National Security Division responsible for managing high-risk individuals on probation, including those convicted under the Terrorism ACT. Candidates must demonstrate administrative experience, support skills, and possess NVQ Level 2 or equivalent credentials. The role also requires successful completion of Police NPPV vetting and adherence to national standards for public protection.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate previous administration experience in management support.
• Provide a wide range of support to colleagues for quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage people on probation who pose serious risks as per national standards.
• Undergo Police NPPV vetting as required.

Skills

Administration experience

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Support and assistance skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

This is a specialist role within the National Security Division (NSD). On appointment you will be required to undergo Police NPPV vetting checks.

The NSD is required to manage people on probation (PoP) who are Terrorism ACT convicted, Terrorism ACT risk, Critical Public Protection Cases or Serious Organised Crime and pose serious and widespread risk. Management of this cohort is subject to enhanced national standards and intensive co‑working with external agencies.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrate previous administration experience, and experience of providing a wide range of management support activities.
• Evidence of providing support and assistance to colleagues in delivering a quality service.

Technical Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• IT Skills; Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (or equivalent i.e. Lotus Notes)

Minimum Eligibility

• All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
• All external candidates are subject to 6 months’ probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS.
• All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which HMPPS consider to be racist.