ADMIN OFFICER-UXBRIDGE

Administrative Officer (AO) - Probation Service

Location: The Court House, Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PQ

Pay Rate: £13.36 per hour

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Office Based)

Contract: Until 31 July 2027 (with the potential to be extended, although this is not guaranteed)

About the Role

We are recruiting for an Administrative Officer to join the Probation Service in Uxbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated administrator to support probation teams by delivering efficient administrative services, maintaining accurate records and providing excellent customer service in a busy office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating probation case records and databases
• Providing administrative support to probation staff
• Managing telephone, email and reception enquiries
• Preparing and maintaining confidential files and documentation
• Booking appointments and supporting sentence plan administration
• Organising meetings, taking minutes and distributing action points
• Issuing travel warrants and petty cash where required
• Liaising with external agencies and service providers
• Monitoring office resources and reporting maintenance issues
• Providing reception cover when required
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and confidentially

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and database systems
• Ability to work on your own initiative and manage a busy workload
• Confidence communicating with a wide range of people, including those who may present challenging behaviour
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Essential Requirements

• Previous administration or office experience
• Good keyboard and IT skills
• Basic numerical skills
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally

Please Note

• Successful applicants will be subject to security clearance and identity checks.
• This is a full‑time, office‑based role.
• Some out‑of‑hours work may occasionally be required.
• Contract until 31 July 2027, with the possibility of extension (not guaranteed).

If you're looking for a rewarding administrative role within the Probation Service, we'd love to hear from you!

Booking Reference: 443637

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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