Admin & Reception Officer
Full Time, permanent.
Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.
We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the City.
“Are you a friendly, professional, and highly organised individual looking to make a real difference in Redbridge? We are seeking a dedicated Children’s Centre Assessment Progress Officer to be the welcoming face of our centres and the first point of contact for service users, visitors, and staff. In this vital role, you will handle a wide range of public and internal enquiries with professionalism and sensitivity, manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, and maintain a safe and tidy reception area. Your responsibilities will also include administrative tasks such as photocopying, message taking, stock ordering, data inputting, and liaising with external partners, these are some outline of the job duties . You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the centre, upholding confidentiality, health, and safety standards, and supporting the wider team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, take pride in delivering exceptional customer service, and enjoy being a reliable team player, we’d love to hear from you!
At Redbridge Children's Centres, the welfare and protection of children and families are of up most importance to us. Therefore, we require all staff members to share our commitment to safeguarding and ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
We are seeking an ideal candidate who possesses strong IT skills, demonstrates exceptional organisational abilities, and has the capacity to effectively prioritise and manage a busy and diverse workload.
We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our dedicated team.
If you’d like further information, please contact Gurbaksho.kaur@redbridge.gov.uk or Gulhan.Sevdi@redbridge.gov.uk
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion followed in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.