Activity Administrator
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,000.00 to £35,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | HMP Addiewell, 9 Station Road, West Calder, EH22 1DN |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/2224383/152487 |
Summary
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.
The roleReporting 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.
Key responsibilities: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.)
What you’ll get:£24,570 salary
28 days’ holiday
Free meals and parking
Pension scheme
Group discount schemes
A role with real purpose and impact
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
In addition, we offer20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.
For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
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 for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
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 their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.