Administration Assistant

An administrator is required at HMP Morton Hall to support a busy maintenance team.

Your New Company:We are recruiting an Administrator to work at HMP Morton Hall, expected to be ongoing for the next 3 months at least. This is a long-term temporary contract offering sociable, full-time hours with the likelihood of temp to perm placement.
Your new role:As an Administrator, you'll be involved in a wide range of tasks crucial to our daily operations. Your responsibilities will typically include:

Office Management: Managing general office duties such as handling incoming calls, managing correspondence (emails and post), and maintaining office supplies and equipment.

Data & Record Keeping: Accurately inputting, updating, and maintaining various databases, records, and filing systems (both digital and physical).

Document Preparation: Creating, formatting, and editing a variety of documents, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office Suite.

Scheduling & Coordination: Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, and arranging travel logistics as required.

Communication: Acting as a primary point of contact, professionally liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal staff.

Support & Assistance: Providing direct administrative support to specific departments or team members, assisting with projects, and undertaking other ad-hoc duties as needed.
Financial Administration (Optional, depending on role): Processing invoices, managing petty cash, or assisting with basic financial record-keeping.

Details:Pay Frequency: WeeklyStandard Hourly Rate: £13.05Working Days: Monday to FridayWorking Hours: 39 hours per week
What you'll need to succeedAll applicants who are interested in the position must pass Prison Clearance, which can take up to 8 weeks or more. You will need a passport or photo driving licence to apply for clearance. Once passed, this is valid for 5 years and can be transferred to any other prisons of a similar category.To excel in this role, you'll need a strong combination of organisational prowess, communication abilities, and technical skills:

• Exceptional Organisation: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and maintain systematic records.
• Time Management: Efficiently manage your workload, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous accuracy in all administrative tasks, data entry, and document preparation.
• Clear Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with diverse individuals professionally.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Strong command of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint for various administrative tasks.
• Data Entry & Database Management: Experience with entering data accurately and maintaining information systems.

What you need to do now
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