About the role
Could your organisation and attention to detail help support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending on the Isle of Man?
Join the Forensic Psychology Team as an Administrative Officer, where you'll provide vital coordination and administrative support that helps psychologists deliver effective interventions for individuals in custody. From managing diaries, meetings and correspondence to maintaining accurate records, preparing reports and supporting referrals, you'll play an important role in the day to day running of a busy professional team.
Working within the Isle of Man Prison, you'll use your discretion, professionalism and sound judgement to support work that contributes to safer communities. You'll bring strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Your diplomacy and confident approach will help you build positive working relationships, manage sensitive information and provide effective support across a wide range of administrative activities. If you have an interest in criminal justice and rehabilitation, this could be a particularly rewarding opportunity.
A workplace that invests in you
- A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
- A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
- A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.
- Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
- Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
- Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
- Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
- Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
- Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
- Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.
- Free car parking.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.
Things to note
A basic police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
A provisional interview date has been scheduled for 17 November 2026.
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Administrative Officer - Forensic Psychology Team employer: Isle of Man Government
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