Purposeful Activity Administrator

Job Title: Activities Administrator
Location: HMP Fosse Way
Contract Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,466,64 + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Activities Administrator to join our team at HMP Fosse Way. This is a key role in supporting the coordination and administration of purposeful activity for prisoners, ensuring individuals engage in work, education, or training aligned with their Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs).

You'll be responsible for maintaining accurate records, supporting internal communications, and ensuring activities are scheduled effectively across the prison. This role plays an essential part in meeting operational targets and helping prisoners progress toward rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of purposeful activity strategies.
• Provide administrative support to the Learning and Skills Department.
• Maintain accurate scheduling records on CMS and other systems.
• Identify eligible prisoners for activity placements and manage allocations.
• Work collaboratively and communicate professionally across departments.
• Produce reports and ensure timely submission of monthly data.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection standards.
• Handle filing, archiving, and other administrative tasks as needed.

We're looking for someone who demonstrates:

• A positive, flexible approach to work.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping.
• Professionalism in communication and conduct.
• A drive for continuous improvement and problem-solving.
• Commitment to teamwork and supporting colleagues.
• GCSEs at grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Understanding of data protection policies and secure data handling.

Desirable

• Basic IT proficiency or computer literacy certification
• Experience using databases and reporting tools.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
• A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
• A safe and supportive culture.
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Why Serco?
At Serco, we're committed to creating a place people are proud to work. This is your opportunity to make a real difference within a secure and structured environment, supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of individuals in custody.

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.