Administrator

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Posting Start Date: 9 Jul 2025

Location: Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, GB, ST14 8XR

Company: Serco Plc

 

Staffordshire based

Full time - 40 hours

Salary - £25,466 per annum 

Permanent

 

We are looking for an Administrator to join us at HMP Dovegate - a Category B adult male facility near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire where we care for up to 1160 male adult prisoners over the age of 21 serving a range of sentences including trial, remand, those awaiting sentence and convicted men serving long and short-term sentences.  This is a critical support role within a high-paced and sensitive environment where accuracy, communication, and a commitment to public service are paramount. You will be part of a dynamic team, supporting a range of OMU functions including sentence calculations, public protection processes, risk assessment coordination, and communication with internal and external agencies.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Ensure files are prioritised correctly when received 
  • Complete sentence calculations on all newly sentence offenders within a timely manner
  • Communicate offender release dates to the offender 
  • Maintain back record requests from other establishments ensuring these are sent in a timely manner 
  • Ensure that all prisoner records are compiled correctly with all the relevant information, attention to detail is required 
  • Complete the discharge paperwork for prisoners liaising with external agencies. 

 

What You’ll Need

 

Essential:

 

  • GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above).
  • Strong computer literacy, including Outlook and Excel.
  • High attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

 

Desirable:

 

  • Previous administrative experience, ideally within criminal justice, legal, or public sector environments.
  • Knowledge of offender management/justice.

 

What We’re Looking For

 

  • A team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues and external partners.
  • A problem-solver who can work independently with initiative.
  • Someone adaptable, resilient, and calm under pressure.
  • A strong organiser with the ability to manage competing priorities.

 

Why Serco?

Working at Serco means making a real difference. We support vulnerable individuals, uphold public safety, and invest in our people. In return, we offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment.

 

 

What we offer:

 

  • Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. (max)
  • 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.

 

Apply now to help deliver essential administrative services that support offender rehabilitation and public safety.

 

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.