ADMINISTRATOR Location: HMP Rochester, 1 Fort Rd, Rochester ME1 3QS Hours: 18.75 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (working pattern TBC) Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours. Salary: Up to £12,922 pro rata (£25,844 FTE – Subject to experience) Apprenticeships: Development opportunities are available through Apprenticeship standards Reporting To: Education Manager IN SHORT MK College Group have an exciting new opportunity for an efficient administrator to join the education team based at HMP Rochester, which is undergoing a period of expansion due to the recent merger with the adjacent prison, Cookham Wood. This acquisition has created this new role within our dynamic and innovative team and there really is no better time to join us. As an Administrator, you will be a capable and experienced administrator with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will provide a high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders at the prison and the wider College team. This opportunity involves supporting the Education Manager in the day-to-day administration and operations of the department. Your ability to work on your own initiative is critical for this role and you will need to have a flexible and resilient approach to your work as it will be varied. Milton Keynes College is looking for a patient and friendly individual who is self-motivated and work well under pressure. If you possess excellent administration and communication skills, we would welcome your interest and application for this opportunity. Shortlisting for this role will take place during the week commencing 6th January 2025, with interviews taking place after 13th January 2025. OUR BENEFITS 25 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees) Generous Pension Scheme Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform Encore Employee wellbeing platform ABOUT HMP ROCHESTER HMP Rochester is a Category C prison, holding approximately 950 adult male sentenced offenders across two sites. The main site of HMP Rochester is located on the site of the eponymous “borstal” and many of the original structures and buildings remain, including the recognisable clock tower and gate lodge. The prison marked its 150-year anniversary this year, in commemoration of its rich and vibrant history, initially as a young offenders’ institute and in later years, an adult only establishment. It has seen numerous extensions over the years, making it one of the larger prisons in the area, with sprawling grounds and a wide range of facilities. Having recently merged with the smaller adjacent prison, formerly the youth justice facility known as Cookham Wood, Rochester has undergone an exciting period of expansion that has created new opportunities for both staff and the prison population. HMP Rochester’s focus is firmly fixed on reducing reoffending and preventing future victims of crime by preparing offenders for their release through accredited intervention programmes, skill and vocational based training and education, in a pro social environment. Both sites offer a multitude of opportunities for offenders to engage in purposeful activity across many areas. Courses at HMP Rochester include Maths, English, IT, catering, art, mentoring and training, construction skills and much more. Prisoners are supported to gain qualifications and to develop the skills and knowledge that prepare them for a productive, crime-free life outside the establishment and our staff are an essential part of the journey. The education delivery hours are Monday to Thursday 8.45am – 11.30am, 1.45pm – 4.30pm and on Fridays 8.45am – 11.30am, with staff working on-site 8:15am – 4:45pm each day and 8:15am – 1:15pm on Fridays. Class sizes typically range from 8-12 learners. Located a short distance from the M2 and the M20, HMP Rochester stands proud on the hill with outstanding views out over the North Downs and surrounded by the beautiful Kent countryside. There is plentiful free on-site parking available to all staff and on-site facilities include gyms and fitness classes, a library and freshly made barista coffee. HMP Rochester is undergoing an exciting period of expansion which has created additional roles within this dynamic and innovative team.