Job Description

HMP Fosse Way

Band 7

Contract - Permanent

Hours - Full Time 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday



At HMP Fosse Way, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where every team member plays a key role in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders.



We provide opportunities for personal and professional development and encourage a diverse, inclusive workplace.



HMP Fosse Way is a modern, forward-thinking establishment dedicated to delivering effective offender management and rehabilitation. Our focus is on helping individuals reintegrate into society successfully, with a commitment to reducing reoffending and enhancing public safety. We are currently looking for a Senior Administrator to join our Offender Management Unit to support the smooth running of offender management processes and provide efficient administrative support to the team.



Offender Management is an integrated approach to the assessment, sentence planning and delivery of the sentence requirements for offenders. It applies to offenders serving sentences in the community and in custody and provides a "joined up" approach between the Prison and Probation Services.

Main Purpose:

As a Senior Administrator within the Offender Management Unit at HMP Fosse Way, you will play a vital role in managing and coordinating a variety of administrative tasks related to offender management.

You will work closely with offenders, prison staff, and external agencies, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records, reports, and documentation. Your ability to manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality will be crucial in this role.



Main Accountabilities



Complete 2-day checks (or be working towards this)

Ensure completion of mandatory daily task list for the Admin team. Ensure all release and associated paperwork has been completed by the team.

Delegation of tasks where appropriate.

Correspond with relevant stakeholders and agencies to ensure that they are aware of information and that it is adequately shared e.g. liaison with PPCS case managers, communication with Policy advisors.

Act as specialist administrator and continue to develop skills and understanding of all processes. Lead on the assimilation of new processes or policy within the function.

To assist with planning and delivery of training/resources within the dept.

In conjunction with the Hub Manager to review new and existing process and provide specialist advice and consultation to Head of Department for and during discussions about new process and planning decisions.

Report any trends and developing solutions for presentation to the Hub Manager.

As senior administrator, work to deliver innovation and change.

Ad hoc roles and responsibilities as required.

As the department evolves and further develops, some of these responsibilities may change.



Essential Qualification



Sentence Calculation trained at an Advanced level.

Experience/knowledge in Custody work.

Have worked within the specific custodial environment for 6months+.

Confident in fulfilling the role.

What we offer

Pension up to - 6%.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Serco Benefits package - discounts include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans, and leisure centre memberships.

A safe and supportive culture.

Chance to contribute to innovation in public services.

A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Why Serco

A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives.

A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.

A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.



About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.



By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.



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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.



At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.