Administrative Officer

Administrative Officer - Probation Service
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive + Core Hours (including evenings and weekends)

Are you organised, proactive, and committed to supporting public safety? Our client, a reputable organisation within the Probation Service, is hiring for a dedicated Administrative Officer to join their team in Manchester. This role offers a vital opportunity to contribute to community safety and support individuals on probation through efficient administrative and reception duties.

What you'll be doing:
* Serving as the first point of contact for visitors, callers, and email enquiries, providing a professional and welcoming experience.
* Managing building logistics, including mail, supplies, meeting room bookings, and supporting event setup.
* Handling petty cash, travel warrants, and supporting transport arrangements for individuals on probation.
* Assisting with health and safety procedures, including fire alarm testing, CCTV monitoring, and acting as Fire Warden/First Aider when needed.
* Logging building faults, supporting maintenance requests, and ensuring security protocols are followed.
* Providing confidential administrative support to operational teams, including data entry, document production, and file management.
* Supporting safeguarding and risk management by recognising and responding to potential issues with tact and diplomacy.

What you'll bring:
* Proven proficiency in ICT, especially Microsoft Office applications.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.
* Commitment to diversity, equality, and confidentiality.

Essential skills and qualifications:
* GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
* Experience working in high-pressure environments or customer relations is desirable.
* Security and identity checks will be required prior to appointment.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference within a supportive environment. If you're ready to bring your administrative skills to a role that values integrity, professionalism, and community impact, we encourage you to 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.

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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.