Business Administrator - HMP Bullingdon, Bicester with Visa Sponsorship

Naija UK Connect; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Hybrid work

Career development

Flexible patterns

Public sector

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Business Administrator for HMP Bullingdon in Bicester. This full-time role offers a salary of £29,107–£30,648 and provides visa sponsorship (Skilled Worker) for eligible applicants.

Hybrid working arrangements may apply; overseas and Nigerian applicants are encouraged to apply with the right to work in the UK. You will support managers and frontline staff, maintain records, and handle financial requisitions and monitoring returns, contributing to efficient

Qualifications

• Fluent spoken English required.
• Experience in administrative work with accuracy.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Right to work in the UK or Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to managers and frontline staff.
• Organise and maintain accurate records and databases.
• Act as central point of contact for the team and stakeholders.
• Prioritise and distribute correspondence efficiently.
• Complete monitoring returns and processing requisitions.
• Coordinate awareness sessions and contribute to operational effectiveness.

Skills

English proficiency

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Right to work in UK

Job description

Licensed visa sponsor — Ministry of Justice is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply.

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Business Administrator for HMP Bullingdon in Bicester, a full-time support role offering a competitive salary of £29,107 - £30,648. This position is ideal for Nigerian and African immigrants seeking to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship (Skilled Worker / Tier 2) is explicitly available and overseas applicants are encouraged to apply. Beyond the attractive salary, the role provides opportunities for career development within the Ministry of Justice.

Job Description

As a Business Administrator at HMP Bullingdon, you will provide essential administrative support to managers and frontline staff within the prison environment. Your responsibilities will involve undertaking transactional work in a specific area, ensuring the smooth operation of various departmental functions.

Key duties include organising and maintaining accurate records, acting as a central communication point for your team, and efficiently prioritising and distributing correspondence. You will also be responsible for completing monitoring returns, processing financial requisitions, and coordinating awareness sessions, contributing significantly to the operational effectiveness of the establishment.

Requirements

• Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.
• Competence in administrative work, with specific training provided post-appointment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail for maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Excellent communication skills for acting as a contact point and corresponding with stakeholders.
• Right to work in the UK, either through existing status or by securing a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by the employer.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance, with calculations provided upon appointment.
• Access to hybrid working arrangements where business needs allow, promoting work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the Ministry of Justice.
• Consideration for part‑time, flexible, and job‑sharing working patterns.
• Membership in a large, supportive public sector organisation.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship (Skilled Worker / Tier 2) is available for this Business Administrator position, meaning foreigners and overseas applicants who require a UK work visa are welcome to apply. The Ministry of Justice has explicitly advertised that this role is open to non-UK residents. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility or visa status, it is advisable to contact the recruiting team for clarification before applying.