57 Operational Support Staff jobs in the United Kingdom

Operational Prison Support

Location: various locations, please enquire on application

Shift Pattern: 37 Hours a week - Monday to Friday

Hourly rate: 14.97 per hour + overtime

Please note a driving licence is required for this role

Ready for a rewarding role in the justice system? We're hiring Operational Support Grade (SSO) staff to join His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). Contribute to vital security operations including gate duties, visitor checks, prisoner escorts, CCTV monitoring, and more.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage entry/exit and searches at the gate
• Escort contractors, vehicles, and prisoners
• Monitor CCTV, report suspicious activity
• Process visitors and oversee mail censorship
• Assist with prisoner processing and food delivery

What we offer:

• Competitive pay with overtime options
• 20 days annual leave + public holidays
• Access to training

Skills & requirements:

• Good IT skills and a UK driving licence (location-dependent)
• Strong communication and teamworking abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and follow security protocols

Important: Current Enhanced Level 1 prison vetting is a pre-requisite for this vacancy. You must have had EL1 vetting and worked within the prison or probation service within the last 6 months to be eligible for this role.

Ready to apply?
If you're looking for a fulfilling role in the justice system, apply today and take the next step in your career.

Operational Prison Support

Location: various locations, please enquire on application

Shift Pattern: 37 Hours a week - Monday to Friday

Hourly rate: 14.97 per hour + overtime

Please note a driving licence is required for this role

Ready for a rewarding role in the justice system? We're hiring Operational Support Grade (SSO) staff to join His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). Contribute to vital security operations including gate duties, visitor checks, prisoner escorts, CCTV monitoring, and more.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage entry/exit and searches at the gate
• Escort contractors, vehicles, and prisoners
• Monitor CCTV, report suspicious activity
• Process visitors and oversee mail censorship
• Assist with prisoner processing and food delivery

What we offer:

• Competitive pay with overtime options
• 20 days annual leave + public holidays
• Access to training

Skills & requirements:

• Good IT skills and a UK driving licence (location-dependent)
• Strong communication and teamworking abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and follow security protocols

Important: Current Enhanced Level 1 prison vetting is a pre-requisite for this vacancy. You must have had EL1 vetting and worked within the prison or probation service within the last 6 months to be eligible for this role.

Ready to apply?
If you're looking for a fulfilling role in the justice system, apply today and take the next step in your career.

Administrator (Operational Support Assistant)

Vacancy Salary£14,827.88 per annum

Vacancy LocationLong Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk

Permanent,Part Time: 22.5hrs per week

Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 26th August (TBC)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operational Support Assistant to join the Lettings and Support Teamto provide an efficient and effective support service to the Housing and Lettings.

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Job Title: Relief Operational Support Staff
Location: Harbour Masters Office, The Harbour, Porthcawl CF36 3BY Contract Type: Relief / As and when required
Salary:12.38
Reporting To: Harbourmaster

We're looking for reliable and flexible individuals to support the daily operations at Porthcawl Marina. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that involves general maintenance, safety checks, and helping harbour users. You'll play a key part in keeping the marina safe, clean and welcoming.

• Operate the harbour gate and manage access safely.
  
  
• Carry out scheduled cleaning and maintenance tasks.
  
  
• Ensure health and safety standards are met across the marina.
  
  
• Perform daily safety checks and report any concerns.
  
  
• Maintain washroom and support facilities to a good standard.
  
  
• Provide excellent customer service to marina users.
  
  
• Support the Harbourmaster and report any operational issues.
  
  
• Collect income where necessary.
  
  

• A good general education (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience).
  
  
• Experience in marine environments (shore or sea-based).
  
  
• Flexible, proactive and confident working outdoors.
  
  
• Good communication and administrative skills.
  
  
• IT skills and a full UK driving licence.
  
  
• Health & Safety and First Aid experience/training is desirable.
  
  

This role is offered on a relief basis, so flexibility is key. You'll be part of a supportive team helping to maintain the smooth operation of this valued local facility.

If you're interested and want to apply, You can apply in this advert or call (phone number removed) and ask for Redhima or email at

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Relief Operational Support Staff
Location: Harbour Masters Office, The Harbour, Porthcawl CF36 3BY Contract Type: Relief / As and when required
Salary:12.38
Reporting To: Harbourmaster

We're looking for reliable and flexible individuals to support the daily operations at Porthcawl Marina. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that involves general maintenance, safety checks, and helping harbour users. You'll play a key part in keeping the marina safe, clean and welcoming.

• Operate the harbour gate and manage access safely.
  
  
• Carry out scheduled cleaning and maintenance tasks.
  
  
• Ensure health and safety standards are met across the marina.
  
  
• Perform daily safety checks and report any concerns.
  
  
• Maintain washroom and support facilities to a good standard.
  
  
• Provide excellent customer service to marina users.
  
  
• Support the Harbourmaster and report any operational issues.
  
  
• Collect income where necessary.
  
  

• A good general education (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience).
  
  
• Experience in marine environments (shore or sea-based).
  
  
• Flexible, proactive and confident working outdoors.
  
  
• Good communication and administrative skills.
  
  
• IT skills and a full UK driving licence.
  
  
• Health & Safety and First Aid experience/training is desirable.
  
  

This role is offered on a relief basis, so flexibility is key. You'll be part of a supportive team helping to maintain the smooth operation of this valued local facility.

If you're interested and want to apply, You can apply in this advert or call (phone number removed) and ask for Redhima or email at

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location : St. Helens, WA9 5JD

Job Type : Full-time | Work Location : In-person

Salary : £25,000 – £2,000 per year (dependent on experience)

We’re seeking a proactive and organised Unlicensed Medicines Coordinator to support the operational and administrative activities of our unlicensed (specials) medicines service. Reporting to the Unlicensed Medicines Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth processing of orders, supplier communication, and accurate record-keeping.

This is an ideal role for someone with pharmaceutical supply chain or administrative experience, looking to build a career in a growing and regulated area of the industry.

• Process and track unlicensed medicine orders.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes and confirm lead times.
• Maintain accurate records of requests, invoices, and stock movements.
• Support compliance with MHRA and GDP requirements through accurate documentation.
• Liaise with internal teams and pharmacy customers on order progress and queries.
• Assist in maintaining supplier and pricing databases.

• Experience in pharmaceutical admin, stock control, or order processing (pharmacy technician or supply chain background a bonus).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and time management.
• Familiarity with MHRA/GDP guidelines preferred (training provided).

• A supportive and fast-paced working environment.
• Training in unlicensed medicines and GDP compliance.
• Opportunities to progress within a growing pharmaceutical business.
• Competitive salary: £2 000 – £3 000 depending on experience.

Job Title  Operational Support Officer (Maternity Cover)

Salary Range  £30,510 - £5,892 pa

Full time,  Fixed-term for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs

Location  Frogmore House, Frogmore Complex, Dormay Street, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1EY

Objective of the Role

Are you someone who thrives on structure, finds purpose in precision, and takes pride in making a difference behind the scenes?

As an Operational Support Officer, you’ll be at the heart of delivering high-quality, responsive services across Highways Operations and Street Scene. Your core objective is to provide essential technical and administrative support that keeps the service running smoothly.

From issuing enforcement notices to producing dashboards and performance reports, your work will ensure that key tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

This is a role where you can take ownership, solve problems, and contribute meaningfully to a service that directly impacts the daily lives of residents. Your attention to detail, initiative, and proactive mindset will help us achieve our goal: delivering the best possible outcomes for residents at the lowest attainable cost.

About the role 

As an Operational Support Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth delivery of key frontline services across Highways Operations and Street Scene. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be varied and impactful, involving everything from managing the full lifecycle of Section 34 enforcement cases to issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs). You will also be responsible for conducting Health & Safety risk assessments, booking training and courses for staff, and supporting the wider team with general project coordination.

To succeed in this role, you will need strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail. You should also be confident using IT systems for data entry, reporting, and document production.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Team Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively within a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to meet business needs and support continuous service improvement.
• Organisational Skills: Proven ability to organise and manage workload with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance with established procedures and delivering high-quality support. Experience booking training, managing calendars, and coordinating appointments.
• IT & Reporting Proficiency:  Confident using IT systems for data entry, reporting, and document generation (e.g., Microsoft Office). Ability to generate performance reports and enforcement letters using templates and reporting tools and comfortable working with spreadsheets, databases, and digital filing systems.
• Project Support & Team Collaboration:  Experience providing administrative support to projects or operational teams, ability to work collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues across departments and a flexible and proactive approach to supporting evolving team needs

Closing Date:  Friday 29th August (23.59)

Shortlisting Date: 1st and 2nd of September

Interview Date : W/C 8th September  

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.  

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of  benefits  designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.