Senior Administrative Officer: Probation Ops & Safety

Ministry of Justice; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is seeking a Performance Senior Administrative Officer to coordinate business support and operational administration across divisional teams in Hertfordshire. The role interfaces with Hub Manager, Business Manager, and colleagues to ensure smooth office operations and governance.

It involves leading administrative staff, implementing systems, and maintaining compliance with health, safety, and fire regulations, while upholding equality and confidentiality across all duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in business administration systems and data handling.
• Ability to maintain records and registers accurately.
• Strong organisational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement administration systems to support probation delivery.
• Prepare and collate documentation for divisional or cluster activities.
• Maintain registers (e.g., Serious Further Offences, FOI, accidents, complaints).
• Assist with procurement and financial record keeping.
• Provide management support and attend relevant meetings as needed.
• Support health, safety and fire compliance across sites.

Skills

Management

Administration

Data entry

Leadership

Tools

Databases

Records systems

Office software

Job description

Ministry of Justice is seeking a Performance Senior Administrative Officer to coordinate business support and operational administration across divisional teams in Hertfordshire. The role interfaces with Hub Manager, Business Manager, and colleagues to ensure smooth office operations and governance.

It involves leading administrative staff, implementing systems, and maintaining compliance with health, safety, and fire regulations, while upholding equality and confidentiality across all duties.