Clerical/Admin Officer

Brook Street; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A government contractor is seeking an Administrative Officer in Wallingford for a part-time role (30 hours a week). The ideal candidate should have two GCSEs at Grade C or above, an NVQ in Business Administration, and good knowledge of Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include sorting mail, handling calls, and overseeing administrative processes. This position offers a dynamic and supportive working environment until December 19, 2025, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Two GCSEs at Grade C or above or equivalent.
• NVQ Business Administration level 1 (or suitable administrative experience).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Sort and distribute mail.
• Photocopy, file, post or proof‑read data.
• Answer telephone calls and relay messages.
• Collate and analyse complex information.
• Oversee administrative procedures and processes.
• Assist with budget preparation and control.
• Act as an administrative liaison.
• Prepare routine correspondence.

Skills

Good communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organisational skills

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Two GCSEs at Grade C or above

NVQ Business Administration level 1

Job description

Job Title: Admin Officer – 30 hours a week

Location: Wallingford, Oxfordshire

Contract Length: Until the 19th December 2025 with a possibility of extension

Our government client based in Oxfordshire is currently seeking an Administrative Officer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and distributing mail
• Photocopying, filing, posting or proof‑reading data
• Answering telephone calls and relaying messages
• Collating and analysing fairly complex information or data, submitting results in a written report
• Overseeing administrative procedures and processes
• Assisting with budget preparation and control, if required
• Acting as an administrative liaison with internal and/or external sources
• Preparing routine correspondence

Working pattern: 30 hours per week

Requirements

• Two GCSEs at Grade C or above or equivalent
• NVQ Business Administration level 1 (or suitable administrative experience)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills, both oral and written

If you are a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply online.

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.