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21756 Administration Officer Corporate Services


Job Location:

Preston - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 24645 - 26723
Posted: 4 September 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General Information
Salary
24645 - 26723
Working Pattern
Full Time
Vacancy Approach
External
Location
Preston
Region
North West
Closing Date
15-Sep-2026
Business Unit
NPS North West Corporate Services (2021)
Post Type
Permanent
Civil Service Grade
Other
Number of jobs available
1
Reserve List
12 Months
Job ID
21756
Descriptions & requirements
Job description
Overview of the job

This is a divisional administrative role based in the NPS regional office. The job holder reports to the Divisional Support Hub Manager and supports the provision of business specific and transactional office based activities across the regional NPS Division.
The job holder works collaboratively with other team members to provide the whole range of administrative support services required. The job holder may be expected to support a number of teams/functions within the operational area and is expected to have sufficient knowledge of at least one other role to be able to offer support and cover during annual leave and sickness absence.

Summary

The purpose of the role is to support the delivery of divisional administrative functions to ensure efficient and effective business support services are provided to the NPS Division. Duties will include:
Production of documents and reports using computer based systems
Maintenance of and contributing to the continuous improvement of
administrative systems processes and workflows to meet Divisional requirements.

Responsibilities Activities & Duties

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

Business Services support
Provide a full range of support services to the NPS Division which will include the provision of a broad range of administrative functions as determined by the Divisional Support Hub Manager but which may include:
o HR
  • Absence management recording
  • Vetting administration and co-ordination
  • Appraisal reward and recognition recording
  • Gift & hospitality register updating
  • Training administration
  • Maintaining up to date divisional organisational charts
  • Health & Safety administrative support
o ICT
  • Change requests processing
  • Local information management using established Probation systems
  • Quantum point of contact
o Procurement
  • I-Proc (requests)
o Other
  • Assisting with the design development and maintenance of computerised and manual records
  • To work closely with the local senior management team to ensure that consistent processes are used within the local Probation teams
  • Assisting with the production of core process maps which detail operational Probation processes as well as Corporate
Support processes.
  • Processing and recording documents in relation to goods and services
  • Administering room bookings meetings and events
  • Responding to external and internal telephone enquiries and personal callers
  • Hire Car Booking administration
  • General Office Administration
  • Handling printing requests
  • Circulating Alert office notifications as required
  • To use keyboard skills to produce and present documentation effectively
  • To respond to correspondence and queries as required
  • To record supply and retrieve accurate data from computerised systems and provide management information to strict deadlines
  • To organise and store efficiently paper based information
  • To deal with sensitive and confidential data in accordance with data protection requirements
  • To work closely with Shared Services to ensure appropriate protocols and procedures are followed
Use communication effectively
Providing information feedback and advice
Influencing and persuading
Participate in meetings where appropriate
Using appropriate skills styles and approaches
Enhance your own performance
Manage own resources and professional development

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alternations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shallbe discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.

Behaviours

Changing and Improving
Leadership
Working Together
Managing a Quality Service
Delivering at Pace

Essential Experience

Demonstrate experience of providing a wide range of business service support activities and demonstrate previous administrative experience

Technical requirements

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and RSA III (gained or working towards) or equivalent qualification such as CLAIT Advanced

Microsoft: Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint (or equivalent i.e. Lotus Notes)


Additional Information

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Hybrid Working will not suit everyones circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to aMoJoffice location which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.

Some of MoJs terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on modernised terms in their current post or onto unmodernised MoJ terms if they are on unmodernised terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time flexible and job-sharing working patterns where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance withthe HMPPS Flexible Working policy.

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

Annual Leave

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years service plus public for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis

Pension

The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF).Please visit for further information.

Please note: Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

Networks

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin employees with disabilities employees with caring responsibilities women employees and lesbian gay bisexual and transgender.

Eligibility

All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post

Support

Working for the Civil Service

TheCivil Service Codesets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissionsrecruitment principles.Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order

  • To Transformative Business Services (0(Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail);
  • To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team();
  • To the Civil Service Commission (details availablehere)

As a Disability Confident employer MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills talent and abilities by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria except in a limited number of campaigns.

You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team.

For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition please watch our animated videos.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Planand theCivil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

The Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit:
Interview Scheme

Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme to providing opportunities to those who are at risk of redundancy.

MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

Civil Service Nationality Rules

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) list

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.


Contact Information

MoJ:

If you require any assistance please call 0 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail

Please quote the job reference 21756

HMPPS

If you require any assistance please call 0 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail

Please quote the job reference 21756

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Application form stage assessments
Behaviours
A sift based on the lead behaviour Managing a Quality Service may be held if a large number of applications are received. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift your application will be progressed to a full sift where all behaviours will then be considered.
Behaviours Application Form Question Word Limit
250
Managing a Quality Service
Changing and Improving
Working Together
Experience
We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods
CV or Work History
Evidence of Experience
CV or Work History
Interview stage assessments
Interview Dates
To be confirmed
Behaviours
Managing a Quality Service
Changing and Improving
Working Together
Strengths
Strengths will be assessed but these are not shared in advance. To learn more about Strengths and how they are assessed please click here.
Level of security checks required
DBS Standard

Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application however all examples and statements provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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