Total 5 Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in Newbury, West Berkshire

Receives visitors, determines the nature of the requests, personally providing the information desired when it is of a routine or procedural matter, before referring them to the Associate Warden.

Maintains supervisor’s calendar, takes request for appointments with supervisor and staff.

Serves as a liaison to the Associate Warden, personally processing requests.

Responsible for the preparation in draft and/or final form of material such as memoranda, letters, reports, requests, etc., as assigned.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Do you want to work for a company with solid principles who go the extra mile for their customers?

My client is seeking a Purchase Ledger to join their team on a long fixed term contract to support their finance team with invoicing and payments.

Main duties of Purchase Ledger:

• Timely and precise processing of purchase ledger invoices
• Managing payments
• Reviewing and processing employee expense claims
• Resolving supplier invoice discrepancies
• Undertaking miscellaneous tasks assigned by the Line Manager

Essential:

• Previous experience in a ledger or a similar role.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in interpersonal interactions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

My public sector client is looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to support their Deputy Directors. This is a full-time temporary assignment for eight weeks, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm paying £14.58 per hour. This role is currently working on a hybrid model, with a requirement to work onsite for 3 days and 2 days from home.

Your role will be to provide senior administrative/personal administration support for their Deputy Directors this will include:

• Diary management and inbox management
• Managing the Deputy Director's schedules and arranging meetings - making decisions that balance competing priorities including, travel, desk-time and breaks and arranging travel and accommodation when necessary, ensuring value for money and suggesting delegation of meetings to others where necessary
• Booking rooms, sending electronic invitations, organising refreshments and also administration support: scheduling, preparing papers, and also making notes and providing comprehensive action points which need to be followed up on
• Proactively and independently make decisions on which meetings to prioritise and anticipating and scheduling regular meetings, including one-to-ones with direct reports.
• Organising team away days and events
• General administration duties such as data entry, answer telephones, filing and replying/issuing routine correspondence

Skills required:

• Highly organised, confident self-starter, well-motivated and pro-active
• Show sensitivity and emotional intelligence
• Good organisational skills and be able to prioritise workload and adapt to changeable deadlines
• Good communication, both written and verbal form
• Confident in engaging with senior stakeholders and customers
• Have the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and are able to apply very high levels of attention to detail
• Fully proficient in all Microsoft packages: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

This role will require a clearance and three years referencing in place before you start on the assignment.

Due to the high volume of applications for this role we may not be able to contact every candidate who applies.

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.

Personal Injury Solicitor/CILEx Lawyer (Military Claims)
Location: Duke House, Leeds City Centre
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a skilled Personal Injury Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer with 3-5 years of PQE, and a passion for military claims? Join us in our Leeds office, where you'll manage a unique caseload of military personal injury matters, from training injuries and defective equipment to cold injuries and noise-induced hearing loss claims. This is an incredible opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a real impact in the lives of military personnel.

What You'll Do:

• Handle military personal injury cases under supervision, managing all stages from client intake to file archiving
• Prepare file documentation, bill files, and handle client inquiries
• Support other fee earners in our Personal Injury department, building your expertise along the way

Who You Are:

• A meticulous, detail-oriented professional with excellent organisational skills
• Confident in delivering technical legal details in a client-friendly way, both verbally and in writing
• A team player with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain high client care standards

Key Skills:

• Clear communication, both face-to-face and in writing
• Strong IT proficiency and a proactive, "can-do" attitude
• Ability to present cases persuasively and manage complex details accurately

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive, dynamic team. You'll gain valuable experience in military claims, with hybrid working options and opportunities to build your professional skills and knowledge.

Salary: Dependent on skills and experience. Please include current salary and expectations in your application.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today!