Use of Force Administrator

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at HMP Peterborough as an Administrative Support Officer within the Use of Force (UoF) Department.

In this role, you will provide efficient and accurate administrative support to ensure the smooth running of daily operations, compliance with reporting requirements, and effective communication across departments.

You will play a key role in preparing reports, maintaining accurate records, handling sensitive data (including CCTV and body-worn camera footage), and supporting the UoF Coordinator in all aspects of administration.

We’re looking for a highly organised and resilient individual with strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage and prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a similar setting, or within the justice, health, or social welfare sector, would be advantageous.

You’ll belong to a team where you can act with purpose, make an impact, and thrive in your own way.

For more information on Sodexo Careers, please visit Sodexo Careers.

Main Responsibilities

• Download and manage all CCTV, BWVC, and handheld camera footage for both male and female prisons.

• Prepare triage packs, daily UoF logs, and monthly reports, ensuring timely distribution before meetings.

• Provide administrative support, including correspondence handling, filing, photocopying, and call management.

• Minute weekly triage and monthly committee meetings, updating action trackers and incident logs accurately.

• Maintain records of UoF training, leavers’ PPE returns, and upload monthly data to the NOMs Hub.

• Support the UoF Coordinator with flexibility to undertake additional duties as required.

Please see the attached job description for full details of role responsibilities and requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Experience working in a similar environment or role

• Proficiency in IT systems including Microsoft Word, NOMIS, and Excel

• Commitment to personal development and adaptability to change

• Ability to manage, organise, and prioritise workloads effectively

Desirable

• Experience within the health, social welfare, or voluntary sector

• Knowledge of the English legal system

Successful candidates must pass an Enhanced Level 2 vetting process (to be completed on site).

Package Description

• Salary:

  £24,570

• Schedule:

  Monday to Friday

Sodexo Benefits

Working with Sodexo is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong to a company that values you for who you are, empowers you to act with purpose, and supports you to thrive in your own way.

Our benefits include:

• Sodexo retirement plan

• Discounts with over 1,900 online retailers

• Gym discounts to support a healthy lifestyle

• A confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering emotional, legal, and financial support

For full details of Sodexo benefits, please see the attached document.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About the Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As a global leader in services that improve 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.

We’re committed to building a workplace for the future — one that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and provides equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Sodexo is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We are dedicated to changing attitudes toward disability and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations. Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for this role will be guaranteed an interview.

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