Administration Officer

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management provider is seeking an Administration Officer for HMP Belmarsh, a High Security prison. The role involves supporting a diverse team to ensure safe operations, leveraging IT systems, and administrative expertise. The ideal candidate should have experience working independently and in a busy office. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and other supportive programs. Join us to make a real difference in the prison environment and contribute to prisoner reintegration efforts.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4× salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial reward mechanisms

Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working in an administrative role.
• Ability to manage tasks efficiently without supervision.
• Strong knowledge of various IT systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth operation of critical services at HMP Belmarsh.
• Support a diverse team of maintenance professionals.
• Contribute to creating a secure and safe environment.

Skills

Experience in using a variety of IT systems including CAFM

Experience in a busy office environment

Experience of working without supervision

Knowledge of IT systems

Up to date First Aid qualification

Administrative experience

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Administration Officer to join our team at HMP Belmarsh, a category A High Security adult male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Belmarsh runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.

As an Administration Officer you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, to cleaners and administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for an Administration Officer with a combination of:

• Experience in using a variety of IT systems including CAFM
• Experience in a busy office environment
• Experience of working without supervision
• Knowledge of IT systems
• Up to date First Aid qualification
• Administrative experience

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.

Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society. Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non‑contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4× salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts. You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress. Explore facilities careers where you can make a difference. Pride In People. We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone’s needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

Future Plans. GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL’s services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.