Location: Andy Hocking House, Exeter

Salary: Grade 4: Starts at GBP 26,106 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of GBP 28,653 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Type of working arrangement: Hybrid Worker: Hybrid working is a flexible work arrangement where employees spend some of their time working remotely (usually from home) and some in the employer's workspace.

Hours per week: This role is 18.5 hours per week. We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work part-time and are willing to consider flexible working patterns based on business needs.

The Role

In the midst of overlapping crises—overcrowded prisons, high reoffending rates, a persistent housing shortage, and a skills gap in construction—the award-winning Prisoners Building Homes (PBH) programme offers a triple-win solution.

PBH unites the public and private sectors to unlock land for affordable, quality, low-carbon, sustainable homes, while creating job opportunities for prisoners to help them turn their lives around and reduce reoffending. Initiated by five South West Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and funded by the PCC for Devon and Cornwall, the programme is coordinated by their office under the South West Regional Collaboration.

Now a national cross-government initiative sponsored by the Ministry of Housing, Ministry of Justice, and Police and Crime Commissioners, PBH is supported by the Cabinet Office, Local Government Association, His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service, and Local Partnerships.

Since its national launch in September 2024, PBH has received over 100 site submissions for 700+ homes, working with 14 housebuilders across 13 prisons employing 124 prisoners and ex-prisoners.

We are seeking an Administrative Officer to support the Programme Delivery Manager. Experience in housing or local government sectors is advantageous but not essential.

You will monitor emails, handle enquiries, and possess strong IT skills for data entry, database interrogation, note-taking, and document writing. Experience working with stakeholders, organizing meetings, and scheduling to ensure project smoothness is essential.

What You Get If You Join Us

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
• Subsidized gym membership across police sites.
• Access to the Blue Light Card for discounts (one-time GBP 5 fee).
• Company sick pay.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Job-related equipment as needed.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites.
• Group insurance scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Support networks, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, and wellbeing services.
• Training and development opportunities with regular check-ins.
• Flexitime and flexible working hours aligned with business needs.
• Hybrid working options, including remote work opportunities.