Administrative Officer

Brook Street; Wigston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for an Administrative Officer has arisen at HMP Leicester, offered by Brook Street. This role, which has a contractual term until February 2026, involves managing various administrative tasks and providing support to the prison's operational teams. Candidates should be confident in using technology, possess strong customer interaction skills, and have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. The position allows for a hybrid working model, alongside a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service.
• Time management skills are essential.
• Proficient with technology, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative tasks including documentation and correspondence.
• Support contract administration and operational teams.
• Handle computer input and telephone communications.

Skills

Customer interaction

Time management

Technological confidence

Proactive thinking

Excel knowledge

Word knowledge

Job description

HMP - Administrative Officer

Administrative Officer
Location: HMP Leicester, Welford Road, Leicester LE2 7AJ
Hybrid 60/40 - 3 days in office
Hourly rate: £12.36
Working Days/Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
Flexi time, earliest time would be from 7.30am and latest would be about 5pm
Contract: This a temporary position until 12th February 2026 but due to be extended pending performance and business needs

Brook Street in partnership with the His Majesty's Prison has a fantastic opportunity to join their team as an Administrative Officer. This is great opportunity to gain valuable exposure/experience working within the Public Sector.

Experience Needed/desired:

• Dealing with customers
• Clear and understandable
• Time management
• Confident with technology
• Proactive thinking
• Excel and word knowledge

List the duties/ responsibilities:

Admin Officer, Admin duties, computer input, dealing with telephone calls, correspondence, and any other duties reflective of this grade.

The Contract Administrator will carry out contract-related work on contract transactions via a cloud-based IT system, performance, finance, official correspondence, risk management and plans in support of the Contract Administration Manager (CAM) and operational teams.

Clearance level (to be applied for by Brook Street upon a successful application):
Basic DBS

Training provided, what is their training plan and location of training:
No annual leave for 2 to 3 weeks whilst in training. Will need to be in the office every day whilst in training.

Additional clearance if applicable:
Please note that period of 6 months or longer spent outside of the UK in the last 5 years will unfortunately require an additional overseas police check, this will be the responsibility of the candidate to provide.

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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