Administrative Officer Nottingham 443474

Administrative Officer - Civil Service

Location: Embankment House, Electric Avenue, NG80 1EH
Pay Rate: £12.86 per hour, increasing to £13.25 per hour after 12 weeks
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Working Pattern: Office-based during training, with hybrid working available after successful completion of training
Contract Length: 7 months, with the possibility of extension
Start Date: ASAP
Clearance: Basic clearance required

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for Administrative Officers to join a Civil Service team based in Nottingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong administrative and customer service skills who are looking to gain experience working within a government organisation.

As an Administrative Officer, you will provide essential administrative support, assist with enquiries and help ensure information and records are maintained accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling enquiries from members of the public and providing accurate information and support.
• Responding to enquiries by telephone, email and other appropriate channels.
• Maintaining and updating records and administrative systems.
• Completing a range of administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting senior colleagues and contributing to the smooth running of the team.
• Following established processes and procedures.
• Ensuring information is recorded and maintained correctly.
• Providing a high standard of customer service at all times.

About You

The successful candidates will have:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively.
• Previous experience handling telephone enquiries is desirable but not essential.
• A professional and positive approach to dealing with members of the public.

Training

You will receive two weeks of training in the office before moving to a hybrid working arrangement.

You must be able to commit to attending the full two-week training period. No travel to other locations will be required for training.

Important Information

• Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
• A CV will be required as part of the application process.
• Any criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Hybrid working will be available following completion of the initial training period.
• There is a possibility of the assignment being extended, subject to business requirements.

If you are organised, customer-focused and looking for an opportunity to work within the Civil Service, please 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.