Administrative Officer (with reception duties) Health and Wellbeing HWBAO/04/26 Job Grade: Administrative Officer (AO) Permanent Salary will be in the range £26,449 - £28,094 per annum Closing date for applications: 17:00 on Monday 18th May 2026 Purpose of the role Reporting to the Health and Wellbeing Business Support Co-ordinator, the Administrative Officer will be the first point of contact for clients accessing the Victims and Survivors Service. The role holder is responsible for taking incoming calls, handling client queries over the telephone and face to face at the VSS office, processing client registrations, providing written communication to clients and third parties and maintaining the VSS hard copy and digital record keeping systems. By the closing date for applications, candidates must demonstrate that they fulfil each of the following essential criteria: 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, which must include English Language and Mathematics PLUS at least 2 years relevant experience of each of the following criteria: OR In the absence of 5 GCSEs as set out above, at least 5 years relevant experience of the following criteria: a) Dealing effectively in person and by telephone with vulnerable individuals who have experienced trauma. b) Maintaining both electronic and paper-based office administration systems in line with organisational policies and procedures. c) Using the following elements of the MS Office package in a business context: Word, Excel, Outlook. d) Updating and utilising an electronic database to generate reports and information for specific business purposes. e) Drafting formal correspondence to a third party demonstrating a high proficiency in written English. Desirable Criteria In addition, applicants should be aware that after an eligibility sift, should it be necessary to shortlist candidates to go forward to interview, this will be done by applying the following additional criteria: 1. Demonstrable experience of dealing professionally with confidential and sensitive information in line with GDPR regulations. 2. Previous experience working with vulnerable adults. The Victims and Survivors Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit. Skills: Administration Office Duties Communication Receptionist Benefits: Work From Home hybrid working Paid Holidays Pension Fund
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