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Activities Administrator

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Job Introduction

Package Description
Activities Administrator 
Full Time – 37.5 hours per week Fixed Term Contract ending March 31st 2024 
Salary - £21,527pa rising to £22,674pa after 1 year’s service plus excellent benefits (including free meals and parking, group discount schemes and pension with 28 days holiday) 

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

  • Flexible and dynamic work environment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Access to ongoing training and development programs
  • Countless opportunities to grow within the company
  • Full training and full protective uniform supplied
  • Health and wellbeing incentives
  • Reward and Recognition schemes 
  • Flexible working considered
  • Volunteering days 
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life Assurance 
  • Free meals and parking on site

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

All offers are subject to full security clearance checks.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Job Introduction 

Sodexo Justice Services is a custodial services company with a reputation for delivering high quality services through its philosophy that everyone can develop and make changes for the better.  HMP Addiewell is a learning prison, with a strong and concerted focus on learning not to reoffend, relevant skills training and employability and we work with all areas of the wider community to ensure residents have the best possible chance of leading positive lives following their release.

Sodexo Justice 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 7 prisons within England, Scotland and Wales and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

Sodexo Justice Services are currently recruiting for an Activity Administrator to be based at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian.  Addiewell was designed as a learning prison – not only is the environment akin to a further education establishment but the ethos is to deliver 40 hours of purposeful activity to each offender every week to enhance their vocational skills, self-awareness, and knowledge.   
 
The Purposeful Activities Department caters for a wide range of educational and vocational needs for the 700 residents.  As an SQA accredited training centre, the Administrator will focus on providing a comprehensive administrative support to the Purposeful Activity Department.  Reporting to the Purposeful Activity Team Leader, the role is diverse, thought-provoking and challenging/rewarding in equal measure.  

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers 


Main Responsibilities 

  • Undertake residents’ employment and activity admin duties, scheduling and maintaining records/timetables as directed by management
  • Support departmental staff in the maintenance of the purposeful activity offer within the prison.
  • Collate statistical information for regime monitoring and input data to relevant systems
  • Manage and maintain a filing system within the area for audit purposes.
  • Manage and maintain Candidate Registrations and Certifications through SQA Connect.
  • Be part of a multi-functional team to provide a service to the prison as a whole to include providing                                        cover for departmental Administrators
  • Note/Minute taking
  • Provide Assessors and Verifiers within the training centre with Administrative assistance in order to successfully certificate our candidates upon completion
  • Assist in the collation, dissemination and analysis of information
  • Support management during audits ensuring contractual compliance.
  • General office administrative duties as required

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements 

The Ideal Candidate

Experience required: 

 
  • Previous administrative experience essential
  • Strong IT skills
  • Evidence of the ability to build relationships across departments and the prison as a whole
  • Experienced in the use of CMS, but not essential.
  • Experienced in the use of PR2, but not essential.
 
Personal Qualities
 
  • Ability to work under pressure; think clearly and act decisively.
  • Have an interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders
  • Good listening and communication skills.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Team player.
  • Be able to apply a positive and creative approach to achieving business solutions.
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Analytical thinker

About The Company 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

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