Safety & Equalities Administrator in York

Mitie Care & Custody (C&C) is driven by a bold vision: to establish HMP Millsike as a place of restoration and rehabilitation, where prisoners can unlock their full potential and make meaningful, positive changes in their lives. Our mission is to create an environment that empowers, inspires, and supports individuals to re‑enter society with hope, purpose, and a life plan. To achieve this we will set a culture of rehabilitation and restoration underpinned by integrity and high expectations, and provide a vibrant, bustling community with industry, activity and opportunities for personal growth.

Salary: £28,046.52

Job Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Support the Safer Custody, Violence Reduction, Care and Support Unit (CASU), Equalities, Diversity, and Inclusivity Functions.
• Administer operations, collate information and data, and produce reports as required.
• Analyze performance information, make recommendations where non‑compliance or opportunities are identified, track actions to completion, and support the development of action plans.
• Analyze data and management information, ensure timely provision, develop data reports, and support the production of performance reports; administer version control systems for accurate and timely dissemination of information.
• Identify trends, investigate root causes, support management in addressing trends, and contribute to innovation and continuous improvement while ensuring staff meet contractual requirements and deliver best practices.
• Provide support and advice to staff and managers to ensure compliance with legislation, assist stakeholders, respond to questions and action points from the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB), His Majesty's Inspector of Prisons (HMIP), and the MOJ Contract Monitoring Team, and build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.

Person Specification:

• Excellent attention to detail and clear communication, both verbally and in written English of a high standard.
• Intermediate to expert IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Advantageous experience working in a secure environment and in audit or performance analyst role, with experience in audit, compliance, and standards.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion; welcome applications from veterans, career changers, and individuals with experience in social care or learning environments.

Benefits:

• Virtual GP available via video or phone.
• Salary Finance scheme offering access to up to 50% of earned pay before payday for a small fee, plus competitive loans.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices – option to purchase up to five extra days holiday per year, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, and technology products at discount.
• High street discounts from thousands of retailers, gyms and more through MiDeals platform.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Life cover up to four times salary.
• Enhanced pension contributions, save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and Mitie Matching Share Plan.
• Recognition through Mitie Stars – cash prizes and a top prize of £10,000 at year‑end.
• Various training and development opportunities.

Mitie Care & Custody is committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (e.g. dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need reasonable adjustments, please let us know by emailing Ashish Gautam at ashish.gautam@mitie.com.