Part Time Administration Manager

Novus; Wolverhampton; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave 35 days

Wellbeing time

Pension contributions

Retail discounts

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Descripción de la vacante

Novus, the prison education provider, is seeking an Administration Manager for HMP Oakwood. This permanent, part-time role is 14.8 hours per week across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. We can discuss patterns to fit personal commitments across the 3 days.

The role contributes to smooth administrative operations and supports the team in achieving goals with efficiency, while meeting safeguarding requirements and DBS checks where applicable.

Formación

• Hold or be willing to gain Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy within agreed timescale.
• Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 2 ICT or Business Administration qualification or relevant experience.
• Effective and efficient administration within an office environment.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper-based data recording systems.
• Strong time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Customer service orientation.
• Up-to-date IT skills.

Responsabilidades

• Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.
• Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role are shared during the interview process.

Conocimientos

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

IT skills

Educación

Literacy & Numeracy Level 2

ICT Level 2 or Business Admin Level 2

Descripción del empleo

Job description Are you a highly organised, proactive leader with a passion for driving efficiency and excellence? We're seeking an experienced Administration Manager to join our dynamic team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a talent for streamlining administration processes, and excel at leading a team to success, this is the perfect role for you. Step into this key position, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the smooth running of our organisation, ensuring top-notch administrative processes, and helping our team achieve their goals with precision and ease!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Oakwood, working as an Administration Manager. This role is offered on a permanent, part-time basis, working 14.8 hours per week. This part-time opportunity offers 14 hours and 48 minutes per week, to be worked across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. We are happy to discuss a working pattern that accommodates your personal commitments over the 3 days.

Who are Novus?

Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.

Site Information

HMP Oakwood is a Category C men's prison located in Featherstone, Staffordshire. It is one of the largest and most modern prisons in the United Kingdom. The teams aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe, and where causes of prison stress are minimised. The prison's mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Hold or be willing to gain qualifications at level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy within agreed timescale
• Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 2 qualification related to ICT or business administration or relevant industrial experience and skills.
• Effective and efficient administration within an office environment
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper-based data recording systems
• Time management
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer Service
• Up to date IT skills

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro-rata
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant Pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Novus is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 10/11/2026

However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!