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12435 - Senior Administration Officer - Yorkshire and the Humber Probation Service - Sheffield

Job details
Posting date: 02 December 2025
Salary: £26,475 to £31,650 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 December 2025
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Ministry of Justice
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 12435

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Summary

Some roles in probation require employees to have access to additional intelligence systems that require a higher level of vetting. An example of this, is the multi-agency ‘Visor’ system. If you are applying for a role that requires you to access systems such as Visor, you will be expected to undertake additional vetting for this once you commence in post, in addition to the pre-employment checks.

We will be adding successful individuals to a merit list for 12 months for any other opportunities that may arise in the near future, which may include both full and part time working

Senior Administrative Officers play a significant role, as they act as an interface between Business Managers, colleagues, and other partners on a wide range of issues. They will have line management responsibilities for Receptionist, Case Administrators, and other administrative staff. It’s a challenging and rewarding role, with great training, support, and opportunities to progress.

If you are successful in the recruitment process and join the Probation Service, your starting salary will be £26,475. The Probation Service offer the opportunity for annual pay progression. To be successful in this role:

• You’ll love learning new things and can adapt to meet the needs of our organisation.
• You’ll be prepared to use your own initiative and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Multitasking will be second nature, ensuring tight deadlines are met.
• You’ll use Agile methodologies and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• You will be at ease working closely with other teams collaborating across diverse business areas with a range of people.

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