General Administrator

General Administrator

General Administrator

Scottish Prison Service

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Glasgow

7 hours ago

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About

Vacancy Type
Permanent
Location
HMP Barlinnie
Pay Band
B
Salary
£26,567
Closing Date
02/06/2025, 23:55
Hours of work
Normal Office Hours
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Weekly Hours
35
Job Purpose
To provide general administrative services to the Prisoner Administration Department. The post holder will be responsible for a variety of tasks including the administration of prisoner liberations, admissions, transfers, court desk, movements, booking prisoner appointments, and responding to general enquiries. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring accurate data input and processing and recording of prisoners registered mail.
Responsibilities

Provide administrative support within the department, responding to departmental queries/requests for information and carry out ad-hoc duties as directed by area management


Maintain accurate computerised records/databases/PR2, reporting on this information as required


Maintain the secure management of paper/electronic files held within department, ensuring the secure transit of files to internal and external agencies.


Diary management, attending meetings and documenting appropriately.


Produce various written correspondence to internal and external agencies


Other duties, commensurate with role and level within the organisation, deemed necessary to ensure the continuation of an effective and efficient service.


Person Specification
SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are eight, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them, you will be assessed on those identified as key to role.
Qualification Requirements

A minimum of two National 5 (or equivalent/higher) qualifications, including English and Mathematics or relevant experience gained in a similar role and/or environment.

ESSENTIAL

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook.


ESSENTIAL


Experience of maintaining computerised records/databases and reporting on this Experience information.

ESSENTIAL


Excellent communication skills and ability to work individually and as part of a team


ESSENTIAL


Well-developed communication skills at all organisational levels, both written and verbal.

ESSENTIAL

Behaviour Requirements
Listen & Communicate
Solve Problems & Make Decisions
Plan & Organise
Selection method 1
Interview