Senior Administrator

2 weeks ago

Market Drayton, Shropshire, United Kingdom NOVUS Full time £18,000 - £52,000 per year
Job description
Are you a detail-oriented, organised, and proactive individual looking to make an impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We're on the hunt for an exceptional Senior Administrator to join our team If you thrive in a role where no two days are the same and love supporting a team with your outstanding organisational skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Stoke Heath, working as a Senior Administrator. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week, and requires some earlier starts, which are organised via rota system. Available shift patterns are as follows:
  • Shift A 07:30 - 16:15
  • Shift B 08:00 - 16:45
  • Friday A 07:30 - 11:30
  • Friday B 08:00 - 12:00
Who are Novus?

Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.

Site Information

HMP Stoke Heath, located near Market Drayton in Shropshire. it is a Category C prison that houses adult male offenders and young adults. The teams aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe and where causes of prison stress are minimised. The prison's mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the individual role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:
  • Hold qualifications at level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or be willing to work towards within agreed timescales.
  • Hold, or be willing to work towards, a Level 2 qualification related to ICT or Business Administration (or have relevant industrial experience and skills)
  • Have experience of performing effective and efficient administration within a busy office environment.
  • Demonstrate a proven ability to maintain accurate electronic and paper-based data recording systems.
  • Have good literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Demonstrate effective time management
  • Have developed communication and interpersonal skills
  • Have demonstrable customer service skills
  • Have up-to-date IT skills and a willingness to engage with innovative tech solutions, if required
Benefits
  • 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
  • 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
  • Significant Pension contributions (LGPS)
  • Retail Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Cycle to work scheme
Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Novus is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 24/11/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response

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