Administration Officer

SECURITY CONSCIOUS HMP Swaleside Prison. Based on 39 hours per week Up to £15.84 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday.
Overview of the position: As a supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance trades & support operatives, Hays is seeking to recruit an experienced administrator for Swaleside Prison on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. This is a Long-term Temporary Contract. Based on 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm
The Administrator role has a unique working environment with a strong sense of team working. Always in demand, you could benefit from long-term contracts and there is also potential, once trained, to work in other prisons both locally and nationally.
Purpose of the Administrator role:
As part of the Works Department you will be responsible for dealing with incoming & internal calls in a responsive and professional manner. You must be organised, adhering to strict deadlines and must be able to attain a high level of accuracy in all duties. You will be able to adapt to the use of existing in-house database/ facilities management systems and maintain daily responsibilities including data look ups, conversions and data reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience of working as part of an admin team. A proactive approach is essential, and the successful candidate will be somebody who possesses sound judgement and a logical approach.
The Works Department has expressed a preference for candidates with strong office software skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel. Use of formula within Microsoft Excel is essential. The majority of the duties will revolve around data input, of the maintenance projects and works schedules onto their system called "Planet FM" and then creating trackers on Excel.
You will also be responsible for assisting in the safety and security of the establishment, where your duties could also include escorting visitors & building contractors within the prison and outside areas. Kent Prisons have an excellent reputation as busy local prisons, which serve all the courts in the South East. They pride themselves in engaging and involving employees working alongside them in the process of change.
Experience:
The nature of the role requires candidates to be security conscious and able to challenge potential compromises and risks, you will also need to be reliable and consistent, level headed and have exceptional interpersonal skills. Successful applicants will have a background in cleaning, and will be assessed based on the following competencies: Acting with integrity, respecting others, Building relationships and team working, communicating effectively, developing self and others.
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