21652 - Senior Administrative Officer - Part Time - North Essex


Company:	Ministry of Justice
Salary:	£28,064 to £33,549 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM2 0YN
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

This is a co-ordination and senior administrative role in the Divisional office, Function / Cluster local offices.

The jobholder will provide corporate support office-based activities to support the work of the Divisional and operational teams.

The jobholder acts as an interface between the Hub Manager, Business Manager and colleagues and other partners on a wide range of issues.

The job holder will report to the Hub Manager in Divisional offices and Business Manager in Function or Cluster offices and will have line management responsibilities for Administrative Assistants, Case Administrators and other administrative staff

Summary

The purpose of the role is to ensure efficient and effective business support and operational administrative services are provided to the Division, Function or Cluster.

The jobholder will support the Business Manager to ensure effective compliance with Health, Safety and Fire Regulations, acting as Single Point of Contact / Estates Liaison Officer for the buildings from which they operate.

In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.

The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

Management Support

• Development and implementation of business administration systems, databases and recording systems to support operational probation delivery.

• Preparation and collation of a range of documentation for a variety of purposes to support effective divisional, functional or cluster business activity and operational probation delivery

• Maintenance of (or supporting the relevant Business Manager to maintain) Divisional, functional or cluster Registers such as Serious Further Offences, Freedom of Information, Accidents, Complaints, inputting data, monitoring agreed probation processes and ensuring completion in specified timescales

• Collection and distribution of monies to/from Imprest, and maintenance of related records.

• Act as Vetting Contact Point for the relevant division, function or cluster

• Monitor Travel Warrants, Bus passes, cheque book requests and assist with Purchase Orders where required, and within the agreed procurement arrangements

• Attend meetings and events to represent the relevant Business Manager as agreed from time to time

Health, Safety & Fire

• Ensure the timely reporting of problems, including repairs, defects and security issues with the building(s) to facilities contractors and maintain progress to reach satisfactory conclusions and ensure equipment is in good working order.

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