Administration Officer East Sutton Park

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); East Sutton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government facilities service provider is seeking an Administration Officer to support the Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP East Sutton Park. The role involves administrative tasks and requires experience in using IT systems in a busy office. The ideal candidate will contribute to a safe environment while providing essential support to a dedicated team. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, bank holidays, and various employee assistance programs.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial reward mechanisms

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience using a variety of IT systems, including CAFM.
• Experience in a busy office environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Facilities Maintenance Team.
• Use various IT systems, including CAFM.
• Contribute to a safe environment for all.

Skills

IT systems usage

Office environment experience

Ability to work without supervision

Knowledge of IT systems

First Aid qualification

Administrative experience

Tools

CAFM

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Administration Officer to join our team at HMP East Sutton Park, CATEGORY D & Female 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 East Sutton Park runs like a self-contained town; it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning. As the Facilities Maintenance Team, we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, with everything we do impacting 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, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, 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 the following:

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support within the Facilities Maintenance Team to help ensure smooth and safe operation.
• Use a variety of IT systems including CAFM.
• Work in a busy office environment and in a role that may involve working without supervision.
• Contribute to a safe and secure environment for prisoners, staff and visitors.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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, Disability Confident.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. Details may vary in high-volume recruitment situations.

Benefits & Diversity

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These include Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, and various financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts. We maintain a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for career progression.

About GFSL & Future Plans

Explore facilities careers where you can make a difference. 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 staff, and to help prisoners reintegrate into society.

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will, in future, be delivered by the private sector. Following a successful procurement, GFSL’s services may transfer to a private sector provider no sooner than August 2027.

Culture & Commitment

Pride in People – Do the Right Thing – One Team. We are an ISO 9001 certified company that values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all employees. We strive to create a workplace where everyone has a voice, feels a sense of belonging, and can be their true selves.