Receptionist (Probation Service)Preston, LancashireGBP10.42 phOur busy public sector client is looking to recruit a full time admin officer to join their teamWe are looking for someone who has good communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft programsThe job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:To greet offenders and visitors, log their arrival and departure, ensure the appropriate member of staff is notified and issue visitor passes and security fobs as necessaryTo be first point of contact for partner businesses that reside within the same buildingTo handle all queries, referring on when unable to resolveTo handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls, take messages and transmit to the appropriate person.To deal with all mail items; incoming, outgoing and internalTo take bookings, support and service meeting rooms including training event registration as requiredTo support the allocation and booking of hot desks, car parking and pool cars as requiredTo pay bus fares/travel warrants to offenders and handle day to day petty cashTo assist in maintaining Health and Safety and security aspects of the premises, including the testing of fire alarms, testing panic alarms, monitoring CCTV and assisting evacuation measuresTo log building faults and incidents and keep a log of maintenance and repairsTo ensure faults are reported and servicing requests for equipment are made with suppliers and tractorsTo assist with scanning and archiving as requiredTo access databases for information as necessary and input information as requiredTo practice safer working and adhere to data protection, confidentiality policies and legislationTo order office stationery in liaison with the line managerThe successful candidate will be subject to a DBS clearance & 3 years referencing