Senior Administration Officer, Ministry of Justice, Yorkshire and the Humber with Visa Sponsorship

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Senior Administration Officer for the Yorkshire and the Humber Probation Service, a full-time role offering a salary of £28,064 - £33,549. This position is ideal for highly organised, people-focused individuals, and crucially, visa sponsorship is available for eligible foreign applicants who need a UK work visa. Beyond the competitive salary, the role includes attractive benefits such as a generous annual leave allowance and a robust pension scheme.

Job Description

These temporary roles, with potential for extension until June 2027, involve playing a key role in supporting the effective management of the Yorkshire and the Humber estate. It's a dynamic and varied position, perfect for someone who thrives on building strong relationships, enjoys being out on site, and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.

You will be at the heart of our flagship estate’s function, working closely with internal teams, external partners, and site stakeholders to ensure our buildings are safe, functional, and fit for purpose. Duties include logging and monitoring estates and/or FM issues, maintaining records, compliance documentation and audit trails, creating/maintaining performance reports and dashboards, co-ordinating meetings, site visits, and contractor access, minute taking, tracking and assurance of action logs, and acting as the first point of contact for routine queries via the Estates Functional Mailbox.

Requirements

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communicator and relationship builder
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, with strong planning and problem-solving skills
• Willing to travel regularly across the region
• Interested in developing knowledge of buildings, facilities, and estate management
• Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) via the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF)
• Commitment to staff development and training opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements where business need allows, blending office, site, and home work
• Consideration for part-time, flexible, and job-sharing working patterns

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants eyeing this Senior Administration Officer role with the Ministry of Justice, tailoring your application to Civil Service standards is paramount. Ensure your CV highlights administrative experience, particularly in estates or facilities management, using UK-centric terminology and a clear, concise format. A well-crafted cover letter should articulate your organisational skills, communication abilities, and proactive problem-solving, directly linking them to the job description's requirements.

Given the Civil Service context, familiarity with public sector operations or a demonstrated ability to adapt to structured environments will be advantageous. Prepare to discuss your right to work in the UK and your visa status clearly during interviews, especially considering the specific immigration rules mentioned for this role regarding Skilled Worker visas.

• Ensure your CV is polished, in a UK format, and clearly demonstrates administrative and organisational experience.
• Craft a compelling cover letter that directly addresses the job requirements and highlights your suitability for a Civil Service role.
• Prepare to discuss your eligibility for visa sponsorship, referencing the specific transitional provisions for Skilled Worker visas if applicable.
• Research the Ministry of Justice and the Probation Service to demonstrate genuine interest and understanding of their mission.
• Be ready to provide professional references that can attest to your reliability and work ethic.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is offered, making this role open to foreign and overseas applicants who require a UK work visa. However, there are critical nuances regarding the Skilled Worker Visa eligibility criteria, particularly for those whose first Skilled Worker visa/Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) was issued after 22nd July 2025, or whose CoS was issued after 4 April 2024. If your status is borderline or you believe you meet the transitional provisions, it is crucial to raise this during your vetting checks for assessment.