Custody Administration Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Salford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£25,927 / year
CATEGORY
Administrative
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SKILLS

Administrative Support File Management Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Record Keeping Communication Skills Organizational Skills Data Entry

FULL DESCRIPTION

Custody Administration Assistant

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: HMP Forest Bank, Agecroft Road, Salford, M27 8FB

Salary: £25,429.95 rising to £25,927.63 after 1 years service

Job Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week

Closing Date: 08 May 2026

About the role

We are seeking a reliable and detail-focused Custody Administrator Assistant to join the Custody Administration Team at HMP Forest Bank. This role plays a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of the prison by delivering high-quality administrative services to custodial and operational teams. Working as part of a busy, multi-tasked environment, you will help ensure resident records are accurately maintained, securely stored, and managed in line with information governance requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing general administrative support, including preparation and maintenance of files
  • Managing filing systems, archiving, retention and secure destruction of resident records
  • Handling telephone, face-to-face and written enquiries professionally
  • Managing incoming post and correspondence with internal and external stakeholders
  • Supporting the wider administration team with ad-hoc duties as required

About you:

You will have strong administrative experience, sound IT skills (particularly Microsoft Word and Excel), and a good eye for detail. Organised and calm under pressure, you’ll communicate effectively, handle sensitive information with discretion, and demonstrate a commitment to accuracy, professionalism and personal development.

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About The Company

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