Administration Officer HMP Rochester

Government Facility Services Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A government facilities management provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Administration Officer for HMP Rochester. This role supports a diverse team and contributes to maintaining a secure, nurturing environment for all. Candidates should have experience with various IT systems, administrative skills, and the ability to work independently. The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday per year, and additional benefits aimed at employee well-being and development.

Benefits

25 days of holidays 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

• Experience in using various IT systems, especially CAFM.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced office environment.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with IT systems essential.
• Current First Aid certification required.
• Strong administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Facilities Maintenance Team in delivering operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues across multiple trades.
• Contribute to a supportive and safe working 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

Administration Officer

Location: HMP Rochester
Salary: £28,853.57
Contract: Full time | Permanent

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Administration Officer to join our team at HMP Rochester, CATEGORY C / YOI & 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 Rochester runs like a self‑contained city/town; 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 the wider 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, and others, all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Qualifications and experience

• 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

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

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 preventive care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

About GFSL

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us gives you the 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.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity

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 complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.

Additional Information

GFSL: Pride in People – Do the Right thing – One Team. An ISO 9001 Certified Company.