Business Administrator

The Role Do you want to help make a real difference in the lives of individuals preparing for release from prison? As a  Business Administrator (ID & Banking) , you’ll play a crucial role in reducing reoffending by supporting prisoners with essential documentation and opportunities as they transition from custody to community. This impactful role places you at the heart of the  Employment Hub , working closely with prisoners and external partners to deliver the  Prisoner Banking Programme  and  ID Programme , enabling individuals to secure bank accounts and identification essential for employment and reintegration. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting Prisoner Development : Help prisoners prepare for Release on Temporary Licence (RoTL) work placements and employment post-release by facilitating access to bank accounts and identification. Assessing Needs and Providing Guidance : Meet with prisoners, assess their requirements for ID and banking, and guide them through the application process, acting as the single point of contact for programme partners. Administrative Excellence : Maintain accurate records using approved templates, collect and report management information, and handle financial records related to the programmes. Enhancing Opportunities : Collaborate with the Prison Employment Lead to match prisoners with job vacancies and promote opportunities through activities like job clubs, exit interviews, housing clinics, and induction assessments. Efficient Communication : Serve as the central contact for the Employment Hub, prioritising and distributing communications, and supporting awareness sessions. Data and Reporting : Maintain establishment databases and provide timely reports to management, ensuring compliance with procedures and contributing to continuous improvement. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone with: Minimum level 2 Business Administration qualification, or equivalent Minimum level 2 English and Maths Exceptional organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records. Outstanding communication abilities to engage with prisoners, colleagues, and external partners confidently and respectfully. Resilience and adaptability to thrive in high-pressure settings and meet deadlines efficiently. Interviews will take place w/c 6th January. Who We Are Here at People Plus, we make a positive difference to people’s lives – every single day.  As part of The Staffline Group, we use our experience to support hundreds of thousands of people each year.  Our committed teams work across Britain to deliver a range of public services, including employment support, skills training, independent living, prison education, starting a business, and support to help employers grow.  To put it simply, we:  Support people to find and keep jobs  Help people to set up their own businesses  Deliver skills training to further people’s careers  Work with employers to build a skilled and happy workforce  Rehabilitate people with convictions  Tackle the root causes of offending  Help people to live independently  Support carers  We are extremely proud to be a Silver accredited Investors in People organisation. This means that at PeoplePlus, the right principles are in place but more than that, it means our people and leaders are making active efforts to make sure that there’s real consistency and everyone in the organisation can feel the effects.