Temporary Receptionist/Administrative Support - Probation Service (Newport, Isle of Wight)
Brook Street Ltd is pleased to announce a temporary position within the Probation Service, based at the Newport office on the Isle of Wight. This role is a part-time, on-site temporary contract with a standard schedule of 19 hours per week. Occasional late-night cover until 7:00 PM and Saturday mornings (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM) may be required.
Role Details:
Hourly Rate: £11.44 per hour
Location: 8 Sea Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5BN
Schedule: 19 hours per week, including potential evening and Saturday shifts
Duration: Until 14/07/2025, with possibility of extension
Responsibilities:
Acting as the first point of contact for all visitors and telephone callers.
Handling queries professionally and directing them appropriately.
Managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Handling petty cash and issuing travel warrants.
Reporting building faults and assisting in maintaining health & safety and security procedures.
Accessing databases for information retrieval and updates.
Ordering and managing stationery supplies.
Providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the probation office.
Requirements:
Transferable Skills: Prior experience is not essential; candidates with suitable skills in administration, customer service, or reception roles are encouraged to apply.
Technical Proficiency: Ability to use Microsoft Office and adapt to in-house systems.
Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Organisation and Time Management: Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a busy environment.
Customer Service Experience: Experience in a public-facing role is desirable.
If you are a proactive individual with strong organisational and communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
Please note: The offered candidate will be subject to Security Clearance (SC), a basic DBS check, and a 3-year activity verification.
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.
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