Administrator

Job Introduction

Sodexo Justice Services delivers custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within England, Scotland and Wales and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

HMP Peterborough is the first purpose-built prison in the UK to house both men and women on the same site. This highly innovative prison is designed to a high standard of physical security. Sodexo Justice Services has ensured that the prison provides needs-based personal development services for both men and women.  January 2015 saw the completion of a new houseblock on the male estate which can house an additional 292 residents, along with an educational activities building.

In this role, you'll provide general administration support across a number of areas within the business performing a variety of duties to ensure the smooth running of the function, providing a service to the prison.

**Please note if a high number of applications are received this role may close prior to the advertised expiry date**

Role Responsibility

• Maintain all appropriate records and documentation.
• Assist in the production of management information, regular reports, establish trends and patterns from information received.
• Monitor and oversee all filing and ensure that record systems are kept up-to-date and stored securely.
• Responsible for all administrative duties as required by the Manager, ensuring the function is run efficiently and cost effectively when performing work as required and planned.
• Work closely and co-operate with colleagues in other areas to ensure the safe and smooth running of the prison.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven administration support experience working in a similar environment or role
• Able to operate relevant IT applications
• Effective time management - experience of working under pressure and to deadlines, and able to manage competing work priorities
• Team player

Package Description

£18,115.72 plus benefits including 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, discounted health cover, subsidised gym membership, childcare voucher scheme, free meals on duty and free on-site parking

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.