Receptionist, Bedford Probation temp

Brook Street; Bedford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Receptionist for the Bedfordshire Probation Service. This temporary position offers £12.21 per hour, requiring strong communication and Microsoft Office skills. Responsibilities include visitor management, handling inquiries, and providing support for safety and security checks. Candidates are encouraged to apply online or contact the recruiter directly for a guaranteed interview if they meet the necessary criteria.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications required.
• Professional demeanor, organized, and able to handle pressure.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and log visitors, issue passes, and notify staff.
• Handle calls, emails, and basic inquiries.
• Provide confidential admin support and maintain records.

Skills

Strong customer service and communication skills

Confident with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Professional, organised, and calm under pressure

Experience in criminal justice or customer-facing roles

Job description

Overview

Up to £12.21 per hour + pension holiday pay

Job Title: Receptionist - Bedfordshire Probation Service (Temporary)
Employer: Brook Street Recruitment (on behalf of the Probation Service)

Location: Bedfordshire
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5 (with one evening shift per week, 1:00pm-8:00pm)
Contract: Until December 2025, with possibility to extend

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo SSCL vetting, which may take up to 6 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and log visitors, issue passes, and notify staff
• Answer calls, emails, and basic enquiries, referring specialist queries where needed
• Support building operations: mail, deliveries, stationery/PPE orders, room and desk bookings
• Handle petty cash and travel warrants for people on probation
• Assist with safety and security checks: fire alarms, CCTV monitoring, and act as Fire Warden/First Aider (training provided)
• Provide confidential admin support: updating records, maintaining databases, and handling sensitive documents
• Stay alert to safeguarding or risk issues and escalate appropriately

Skills & Experience

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Confident with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Professional, organised, and calm under pressure
• Experience in criminal justice or customer-facing roles is desirable

Apply

If you\'re organised, professional, and ready to make a difference, please apply online or contact Basheer at:
Basheer.Dawoud @ brookstreet .co .uk with your CV and contact details.

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 the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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