Administrator Activity Scheduler

Serco; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the correctional sector is seeking an Administrator Activity Scheduler in Uttoxeter. The role involves coordinating activities for prisoners to aid their rehabilitation. Strong IT skills, administrative experience, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Join a dedicated team focused on maximum engagement in work and education opportunities for offenders.

Qualifications

• GCSE C in Maths and English essential.
• ECDL/IT qualifications preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Administrate and coordinate activity spaces for prisoners.
• Provide administrative support for the Learning and Skills Department.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of information.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Problem solving

IT skills

Education

GCSE C in Maths and English

ECDL/IT qualifications

Tools

Microsoft packages

Databases

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Administrator Activity Scheduler, Uttoxeter

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Client:

Serco

Location:

Uttoxeter, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Administrator Activity Scheduler

Hours: Full Time

HMP Dovegate is a Category B adult male facility near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. Serco cares for up to 0 male adult prisoners over the age of serving a range of sentences including trial, remand, those awaiting sentence and convicted men serving long and short term sentences.

HMP Dovegate has the UK’s only privately run purpose-built therapeutic facility. The therapy offered helps offenders stop their pattern of offending.

Administrating and supporting the coordination of the fulfilment and accurate recording/analysis of purposeful activity spaces across HMP Dovegate, ensuring the right prisoners are engaging in the right activities, at the right time; as directed by their Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) whilst ensuring performance targets are met / exceeded.

Key Accountabilities

Contributing towards the implementation and fulfilment of the purposeful activity strategy, maximising opportunities for prisoners to engage in work, education and training that will benefit their rehabilitation and the efficient running of the prison.

To provide administrative support for all areas of the Learning and Skills Department.

To ensure at all times that all scheduling records are complete and input onto CMS, and appropriate local recording systems, including manual and electronic files.

Identify those prisoners eligible for education and activities and start to process in line with the relevant timetables.

To ensure that all activities places are allocated. To work as part of the team in an efficient and professional manner. To communicate to all colleagues, throughout the prison in an appropriate and professional manner. Have an understanding of all relevant policies and procedures and provide help and support in all areas of the function as required by your line manager. To demonstrate a positive attitude to change and show flexibility in the work place.

To ensure a high level of security and confidentiality is maintained in relation to staff and prisoners, and that all information, both written and oral, is treated confidentially. To administer all systems within the department. Produce reports as requested, to maintain accurate records of all actions taken. Enter appropriate figures for all your areas of responsibility onto the month end report by the specified date, daily filing and archiving of records when required. To undertake other duties as directed by senior management.

Qualifications

· GCSE C in Maths and English

· ECDL/IT qualifications

Experience:

· Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages

· Good working knowledge of databases

· Demonstration of flexibility and the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure

Skills and Abilities:

· Able to form good working relationships

· Able to work independently and as part of a busy small team

· To solve issues at the earliest stage, presenting solutions to mangers when required

· To adhere to Data Protection at all times

Excellent IT, written and oral communication skills

· Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workload

· Ability to work under pressure · Able to reflect on own performance and to strive for continuous improvement

· To maintain professional relationships with colleagues from other areas

· To ensure that information and data, processing, storage, and transmission of systems and processes are managed appropriately and in guidance with data protection and Serco policies.