Scottish Prison Service

General Administrator, Permanent

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Job Description

Vacancy Type: Permanent Location: HMP Barlinnie Pay Band: Please refer to full job description on SPS career site Salary: £26,567 Closing Date: 2025-06-02 Hours of Work: Please refer to full job description on SPS career site Job Purpose: To provide general administrative services to the Prisoner Administration Department. The post holder will be responsible for a variety of tasks including the administration of prisoner liberations, admissions, transfers, court desk, movements, booking prisoner appointments, and responding to general enquiries. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring accurate data input and processing and recording of prisoners registered mail. Responsibilities: Provide administrative support within the department, responding to departmental queries/requests for information and carry out ad-hoc duties as directed by area management Maintain accurate computerised records/databases/PR2, reporting on this information as required Maintain the secure management of paper/electronic files held within department, ensuring the secure transit of files to internal and external agencies. Diary management, attending meetings and documenting appropriately. Produce various written correspondence to internal and external agencies Other duties, commensurate with role and level within the organisation, deemed necessary to ensure the continuation of an effective and efficient service. Person Specification SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Behavioural Competency Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are twelve, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them , you will be assessed on these identified as key to role. Qualifications Requirements A minimum of two National 5 (or equivalent/higher) qualifications, including English and Mathematics or relevant experience gained in a similar role and/or environment. ESSENTIAL Experience Requirements Knowledge Skills Requirements Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook. ESSENTIAL Experience of maintaining computerised records/databases and reporting on this Experience information. ESSENTIAL Excellent communication skills and ability to work individually and as part of a team ESSENTIAL Well-developed communication skills at all organisational levels, both written and verbal. ESSENTIAL Selection Methods Please refer to full job description on SPS career site