HDC Admin Assistant (External)

About The Role

The Scottish Prison Service is looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to work within the Casework Function. The post is within the Casework, HDC & Risk Management Area and ideally suited for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who has the ability to contribute effectively to the delivery within the area and support the Establishment Business need. The post holder will responsible for compiling and collating detailed information on all convicted prisoners to enable SPS Managers to make decisions on individual prisoner’s eligibility for release on the Home Detention Curfew Scheme. In addition to this the post holder will provide administrative support to the establishment Risk Management Team.

For full details about the role, please refer to the Job Description, Person Specification and Selection Information & Timeline.

Qualifications

Minimum of two National 5 (or equivalent) qualifications including English and Mathematics or relevant general administrative experience.

ESSENTIAL

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Digital Skills - Demonstrates strong digital skills, including confident use of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint. Able to use digital tools and platforms effectively to create, manage and share information, support efficient workflows and enhance communication across the organisation

ESSENTIAL

Data Protection and GDPR Knowledge - A good understanding of working knowledge of data protection issues.

DESIRABLE

Previous experience of the Home Detention Curfew (HDC) Scheme.

DESIRABLE

Previous experience of Risk Management and Progression.

DESIRABLE

Essential Competencies for Success

Plan & Organise

Listen & Communicate

Relationships & Collaboration

About Us

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) operates in a fascinating, complex and rapidly changing environment. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. To enable us to successfully deliver our vision, we are committed to nurturing and investing in our greatest strength and resource: Our People.

We are proud to employ a diverse range of people; each contributing their own unique experiences and skills to enhance the service we deliver. Whatever the role, you will find your SPS experience both challenging and rewarding. You will be committed to helping us to achieve our goals and in return we will be committed to helping you to achieve yours.

We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility. The hard work of our staff is the most critical component in the successful delivery of Scotland’s prison system.

We need professional, capable and motivated individuals who reflect Scotland’s diversity to deliver effective and efficient activities and services to achieve our Mission and realise our Vision.

Whatever SPS profession you embark upon, you will be a valued member of the team, helping us build a Safer Scotland for the communities we serve. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.

Civil Service Values

All Civil Servants, and therefore anyone employed by the Scottish Prison Service, must be able to fully comply with the requirements of the Civil Service Code. Everyone is expected to carry out their role with dedication and uphold the core values of the Civil Service: Honesty, Integrity, Objectivity and Impartiality.

Integrity: putting the obligations of public service above your own personal interests.

Honesty: being truthful and open.

Objectivity: basing your advice and decisions on rigorous analysis of the evidence.

Impartiality: acting solely according to the merits of the case and serving equally well Governments of different political persuasions.

The Civil Service Commission

Our recruitment is conducted in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles and external competitions are regulated by the Civil Service Commission. While the legal requirement to follow these Principles applies specifically to external appointments, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) recognises these standards as best practice. Accordingly, SPS fully adopts these principles as the foundation for all recruitment activity, including internal recruitment and selection processes.

External competitions: if you believe that the requirement for selection for appointment on merit based on fair and open competition has not been met, you have the right to raise a complaint. Further information on the Commission’s complaints procedure is available at: https://www.civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/.

Internal competitions: if you believe that the requirement for selection for appointment on merit based on fair and open competition has not been met, you can raise a complaint to your HR Business Partner.

Advertising End Date:

30 Jul 2026

All Locations

Location(s):

HMP Kilmarnock

Salary Description

Pay Band

B

Vacancy Type

Vacancy Type:

Permanent

Salary Details:

Salary Details:

£28777

Hours Per Week

Hours Per Week:

35

Working Pattern

Working Pattern:

Normal Office Hours

Eligible For Hybrid Working?

Eligible For Hybrid Working?

No