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Mail Administrator
Work Model
📍 Perth, Scotland
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
🛡️ Direct to HR Pipeline
Role Overview & Responsibilities
This should focus on the post holder’s key responsibilities within the role and function of the particular area. It explains to the applicant what contribution the role makes to the particular function and the area’s delivery. Ultimately, it should be used to sell the role. Please note that the Job Purpose is a summary and should be kept brief.
Responsibilities
Process all mail received into the establishment, ensuring items are counted and confirmed, signing for special and recorded delivery mail.
X-Raying, scanning and other initial security checks on mail.
Correctly identify and sort all mail into relevant categories i.e. confidential, general and damaged.
Check all prisoner mail to ensure all named prisoners are located within the establishment.
Completion of relevant inventory sheets and maintenance of accurate records for all mail processes as per standard operating procedures.
Distribute mail appropriately, obtaining signatures where required.
Person Specification
SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Behavioural Competency Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are twelve, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them , you will be assessed on these identified as key to role.
Qualifications Requirements
A Minimum of two standard grades at grade C or above or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience
ESSENTIAL
Clean drivers license
ESSENTIAL
Experience Requirements
Competent in MS Office Packages
ESSENTIAL
Experience of working in an administration setting
ESSENTIAL
Knowledge and awareness of a custodial environment and information security
DESIRABLE
Knowledge Skills Requirements
Well developed interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral
ESSENTIAL
Ability to effectively prioritise workload to meet departmental and organisational deadlines
ESSENTIAL
Ability to use information and communication technologies as effective business tools
ESSENTIAL
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external agencies
ESSENTIAL
Selection method 1
Interview
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Mail Administrator position at Scottish Prison Service?
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Is this role eligible for remote work or international relocation?
This position is based in Perth, Scotland with potential relocation and visa sponsorship considerations for qualified candidates.
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