Applications are invited for the post of RJ Administration Assistant within the Criminal Justice Division based at Hutton Headquarters.
This is an opportunity to join the well-established Restorative Justice (RJ) Team, the job will involve supporting the team with administrative tasks, including liaising with internal staff, officers and partners in relation to restorative justice referrals and assisting in organising events and team meetings. The successful applicant will support with a diverse range of cases and will contribute to a quality restorative service.
Key Responsibilities
* To deliver professional, efficient and effective corporate administrative support in relation to criminal justice matters.
* Work in a multifunctional team to deliver cost-effective restorative justice administrative processes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, corporate standard procedure manuals and policy agreements, whilst successfully managing demand to achieve and sustain the required performance levels. Over time, there will be a requirement for staff to gain experience of all functions within the team.
* Contribute to the development of efficient corporate systems and processes in relation to criminal justice procedures, particularly in relation to restorative justice administration.
* Provide advice and guidance to staff, officers and other departments in relation to Restorative Justice, in all cases emphasising the need to focus on a 'right first time approach'.
* Closely monitor adherence to procedural and legal requirements, Home Office initiatives and Service Level Agreements with other agencies and departments; take prompt action to address non-compliance by the most appropriate method, highlighting to supervision as appropriate.
* Interrogate Constabulary IT systems in accordance with corporate policies and procedures and accurately maintain, input and extract data throughout all RJ administrative processes.
* Maintain and accurately update manual/electronic filing systems, archiving and retaining documents for the appropriate periods when cases are finalised.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Vetting And Medical
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
The successful candidate will be required to work a full day Wednesday, Thursday & half day Friday
Benefits
* days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
* Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
* Sick pay provisions
* Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
* Option to become a member of the onsite unions
* Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
* Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
* Cycle to work scheme
* Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
* Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
Closing date:
Thursday 5th March 2026 at 10am
Please note - For internal staff if you are put on a reserve list or offered the role on a temporary basis, you will need to get support from your line manager.
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