Clerical/Admin Officer

Posted 05 December 2025
Salary £13.51 - £14.51 per annum
LocationYork
Job type Temporary
Discipline Admin & Secretarial
ReferenceBBBH425453_1764947555

Job description

Admin Officer York

Location: York City Centre

Hours: Monday - Friday Full time office based

Pay: £13.51ph

This is a temporary position with the possibility of a further extension at the discretion of the business requirements.

A Little Bit About Us:

Brook Street have grown into one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies − matching thousands of people with meaningful job opportunities at more than 4,500 companies every year. Delivering a quality service to suit the needs of clients and candidates alike was important to our founder Margery Hurst and it remains important to us today.

Recruitment is about so much more than just filling job vacancies. It's about giving people the chance to unleash their full potential, through their perfect new role.

About the Client:

The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of the UK government by acting as the government's corporate headquarters and leading on cross-departmental challenges. It is responsible for a variety of functions, including supporting the delivery of the government's program, driving efficiency and reform, and leading on key policy areas like national security. The office also works to strengthen the UK at home and abroad and promotes a more united democracy.

About the Role

York based only - free on site parking and on major very regular bus route

UKSV will be undergoing a lengthy process of revamping our library, this will involve moving a large amount of paper files for shredding.

This is a physically active role so alongside being comfortable using IT systems accurately you must be prepared to undertake physical duties. Tasks will include manual handling of files, working at height, lifting weight, bending, twisting, pushing heavy loaded trolleys. We are therefore looking for people with the following skills/attributes:


* Good IT skills (Microsoft packages or Google Suite)

* Ability to deal with confidential information and maintain confidentiality

* Comfortable with the physical demands of a role such as lifting and standing for long periods


This is a full-time role working Mon - Fri requiring 100% office attendance and will be on a contract March 2026

About You

We are looking for individuals who have:

  • Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy environment.
  • Experienced in compliance-focused settings, managing confidential data with integrity and accuracy.
  • Strong communicator, skilled at building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to adapt to new systems and processes.
  • Relationship builder, committed to mentoring colleagues and delivering excellent customer service.

Why Join Us?

By joining our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the security and accessibility of NHS digital services for millions of users. You will receive full training, ongoing development opportunities, and a chance to be part of an organisation that prioritises confidentiality, security, and quality service.

If you are conscientious, passionate about security, and thrive in a busy environment, apply now!

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.