Activity Administrator

Activities Administrator (8-Month Fixed Term)

Full Time – 37.5 hours

HMP Addiewell, West Lothian

Salary: £24,570 + excellent benefits

Sodexo Justice Services are recruiting an Activities Administrator to join the Purposeful Activities Department at HMP Addiewell on an 8‑month fixed‑term contract
.

HMP Addiewell is a modern learning prison, designed to deliver up to 40 hours of purposeful activity per resident each week
, supporting rehabilitation through education, vocational training and personal development. As an SQA‑accredited training centre
, strong and accurate administration is key to our success.

Reporting to the Head of Purposeful Activity, you’ll provide comprehensive administrative support to a busy department delivering education and vocational activity to around 700 prisoners
. This is a varied and rewarding role within a fast‑paced, purposeful environment.

• Managing residents’ employment and activity records, schedules and timetables
• Supporting staff to maintain and deliver the purposeful activity programme
• Collating statistics and inputting data for regime monitoring
• Maintaining accurate filing systems for audit and compliance
• Managing candidate registrations and certifications via SQA Connect
• Providing administrative support to Assessors and Verifiers
• Minute‑taking, audit support and general office duties
• Working as part of a multi‑functional admin team, providing cover where required

• Proven administrative experience
• Strong IT skills and confidence using data systems
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to build effective relationships across departments
• Calm, adaptable and able to work under pressure
• A genuine interest in rehabilitation and resettlement

Experience using CMS is desirable but not essential.

• £24,570 salary
• 28 days’ holiday
• Free meals and parking
• Pension scheme
• Group discount schemes
• A role with real purpose and impact

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil our aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.