Receptionist/Administrator
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Location:
Basingstoke
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
Up to £11.44 per hour
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Contact:
Eileen
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Contact email:
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Job ref:
HU3648_1718020410
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Published:
3 months ago
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Duration:
4 months
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Expiry date:
10/07/2024
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Startdate:
Vetting pending
Job Description
Brook Street Ltd is pleased to announce a temporary available position within the National Probation Service, based primarily in the Basingstoke office with occasional assignments at the Aldershot office. This role is a full-time, on-site temporary contract with a standard schedule of Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, including a 1-hour lunch break. Additional shifts until 7:00 PM or 9:00 PM may be required on a rota basis.
Role Details:
- Hourly Rate: £11.44 per hour
- Location: Primarily Basingstoke's Probation Service (St Clement House, RG21 7SB), with potential assignments in Aldershot office (Imperial House, GU11 1DP). Travel expenses to Aldershot will be reimbursed.
- Schedule: Standard hours are 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Occasional evening shifts until 7:00 PM or 9:00 PM on a rotational basis.
- Duration: 4 months with possibility of extension
Responsibilities:
- Providing essential administrative support to ensure smooth operations at both the Basingstoke and Aldershot Probation offices.
- Following set procedures and exercising independent judgement under general supervision.
- Tasks include but are not limited to:
- Answering calls on a busy reception from various agencies, including people on probation.
- Scanning documents and updating offender records.
- Signing in visitors.
- Reporting maintenance jobs.
- Adhering to building health and safety protocols.
- Performing ad-hoc administrative tasks for Probation Practitioners and Managers.
Requirements:
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, with the ability to adapt to various software and systems.
- Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with colleagues, visitors, and agency representatives.
- Organisation and Time Management: Ability to multitask, prioritise tasks, and work efficiently to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer Service Experience: Previous experience in a customer-facing role is desirable, demonstrating your ability to engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.
If you are a proactive individual with strong administrative skills and a commitment to supporting the National Probation Service, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
*The offered candidate is subject to a SC, enhanced DBS and 3 years activity check
Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.
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