Public Sector Receptionist

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Birmingham is seeking a Public Sector Receptionist/Admin Assistant to support the Probation Service. This role offers competitive pay of £12.21 per hour and requires strong admin and IT skills, along with a commitment to confidentiality and sensitive operations. Responsibilities include managing databases, communications, and providing reception cover. Candidates with a passion for contributing to community safety are encouraged to apply. Full-time hours from Monday to Friday are available.

Benefits

Guaranteed interview for veterans

Commitment to equality and inclusion

Qualifications

• Must pass security and identity checks.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update databases and case files.
• Handle communications via phone, email, and in-person.
• Provide reception cover and support meetings.
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies.
• Support enforcement and safeguarding processes.

Skills

Strong admin skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Great communication

Organization

Handling sensitive information

Job description

Public Sector Receptionist/ Admin Assistant

Employer:

Brook Street

Location:

Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6BS

Pay:

£12.21 per hour

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

14/02/2026

About this job

• Public sector client Various locations in Birmingham| £12.21 per hour | Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Join a vital team making a difference in your community.

We're looking for an organised and motivated Receptionist/ Administrator to support the work of the Probation Service in Birmingham.

In this role, you'll help ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations, working with sensitive information, supporting staff and people on probation, and maintaining accurate systems and records.

Key Responsibilities: Maintain and update databases and case files Handle communications via phone, email, and in-person Provide reception cover and support meetings Liaise with internal teams and external agencies Support enforcement and safeguarding processes Uphold confidentiality, equality, and health & safety standards What we're looking for: Strong admin and IT skills (MS Office) Great communication and organisation Ability to handle sensitive information professionally Calm under pressure and confident dealing with the public Flexible, with a willingness to support occasional evening shifts Requirements: Must pass security and identity checks Commitment to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding policies Interested in joining a team that supports safer communities?

Apply now and start your journey with the Probation Service.

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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