Job Description

Temporary Receptionist/Administrative Support - Probation Service (Newport, Isle of Wight)

Are you an organised, friendly, and proactive individual looking for a rewarding part-time role? Brook Street Ltd is excited to offer a fantastic temporary opportunity within the Probation Service at their Newport, Isle of Wight office. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a varied and engaging work environment, with the chance to make a real impact in the community.

🔹 Role at a Glance:

• Position: Temporary Receptionist/Administrative Support
• Hourly Rate: £12.21 per hour
• Location: 8 Sea Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5BN
• Hours: 19 hours per week, with the possibility of some evening (until 7:00 PM) and Saturday morning shifts (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
• Contract Duration: Until 14/07/2025, with potential for extension

🔹 What You'll Be Doing:

• Welcoming visitors and handling incoming calls in a professional and friendly manner.
• Managing mail, petty cash, and issuing travel warrants.
• Ensuring the office runs smoothly by coordinating supplies, handling admin tasks, and supporting the team.
• Assisting with building maintenance requests and ensuring health & safety procedures are followed.
• Updating databases and retrieving information as needed.

🔹 What We're Looking For:

• Great Communicator: Friendly and confident in handling both face-to-face and telephone interactions.
• Organised & Efficient: Able to multitask and keep things running smoothly in a busy environment.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• Customer-Focused: Previous experience in reception, administration, or customer service is ideal, but not essential-if you have transferable skills, we want to hear from you!

🔹 Why Apply?

• Work in a supportive and professional environment where your role truly matters.
• Gain valuable experience in public service administration.
• Enjoy a flexible part-time schedule with potential for contract extension.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo Security Clearance (SC), a basic DBS check, and a 3-year activity verification.

💼 If you're ready to take on a dynamic and meaningful role, apply today!

Brook Street is 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.