Business Services Administrator-HMP Fosse Way in Blaby

Location: HMP Fosse Way, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4TN

Salary: £26,510 per annum plus excellent benefits

Schedule: 40 Hours per week, Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm

As a Business Services Administrator in our J&I team, you will support the Governance, Audit and Compliance function at HMP Fosse Way. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with Ministry of Justice and Serco requirements, maintaining accurate records, and supporting high standards of performance and assurance across the establishment.

What you'll do as a Business Services Administrator:

• Provide effective administrative support to the Governance department
• Maintain accurate records across internal and external systems (including HUB and NOMIS)
• Support governance activities relating to incidents, complaints, correspondence, audits, compliance, performance data, compensation claims and Data Subject Access Requests
• Collate performance data, produce reports and respond to information requests within agreed timescales
• Support external inspections and audits, including HMIP visits
• Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. HMPPS, IMB, MQPL)
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with statutory, contractual, security, health & safety and equality requirements

Does this sound like you?

• Previous Administration experience in an office environment essential
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A professional, approachable and solutions-focused attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• High levels of integrity, resilience and attention to detail
• Commitment to equality, diversity and Serco's Code of Conduct

Vetting and checks:

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growing:

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we're proud to offer clear development opportunities - and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.