Finance and Resources Administrator
Salary £ 27383
Hybrid: 3 days in London office
Vacancy listed 20/04/2026
Application deadline 20/05/2026
Details
About Women in Prison

Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation.  We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment. 

Terms & Conditions

Start date: ASAP
Salary: £27,383 per annum (inclusive of £3,990 Southeast Weighting)
Location: Hybrid with 3 days in the London office (Patshull Road)
Working hours: Full time: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Job Description:  
We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance and Office Administrator to assist with our financial transactions and ensure the smooth running of our office operations. The ideal candidate will be interested in learning  and finance and administrative functions and skills, have good organisational skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment. 
 
Key Responsibility Areas 

  1. Finance Administration
  2. HR Administration
  3. Office Administration 
 
For the full job description, please download the recruitment pack.

Person Specification:

Skills and Experience 
  • Education: Minimum of GCSEs in Mathematics and English or equivalent 
  • Experience: Some demonstrable administrative experience 
  • Software Skills: Microsoft Office Suite. 
  • Organisational Skills: Good multitasking abilities and attention to detail. 
  • Communication Skills:  Good written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions. 
  • Confidentiality: Maintain high levels of discretion and confidentiality. 

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements 
  • This role has been designed for someone who wants to learn and develop new skills and includes training. We would encourage applicants who align with this to apply. 
  • Commitment to the core values and ethos of Women in Prison, including social justice and feminism. 
  • Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities and an ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work. 

To Apply

Applications close: Rolling deadline; we reserve the right to close applications early
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis  – early applications are encouraged
To apply: Submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages of A4)

Please note, applications missing documents will not be considered.

If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please contact the HR team on hr@wipuk.org.

We are happy to invest in developing the right person, so you are welcome to apply even if your professional experience does not fully meet the job description or person specification.
 
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised women, and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system. 
 
In line with legal requirements and the nature of our work, this role:
  • Is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement
  • Requires the right to work in the UK
  • Is subject to a Basic DBS check. 
  • Requires that the post holder is not automatically disqualified by (or can obtain a waiver from) the Charity Commission
Benefits

Annual leave: 30 days plus statutory bank holidays (if full time). All WIP staff also receive an additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year.

Pension scheme: WIP provides an auto enrolment pension scheme with 5% contributions from the employer and 3% from the employee.

Clinical supervision: Working with WIP can be enormously rewarding but also challenging at times. So we provide clinical supervision through a Harley Street practice, to encourage reflective practice and support the wellbeing of our team.

Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential access to a range of support and information on a 24/7 basis. Including legal advice, emotional support, practical advice and signposting.

Cycle to Work Scheme: Eligible employees can save money and spread the cost of a new bike and accessories.

Attached documents
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Recruitment Pack Recruitment_Pack_-_Finance_and_Resources_Administrator.pdf
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