Total 15 job vacancies by Brook Street

Customer Service Agent - Animal Plant Health Agency

Location: York, YO1 7PR

Pay: 12.33 per hour

Job Type: Temporary

Sector: Public Sector

Hours: 37-40 hours a week, you will need be available between 06:00am - Midnight (Monday-Sunday) You will work on a shift pattern for this role

A Little Bit About Us:

Brook Street have grown into one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies − matching thousands of people with meaningful job opportunities at more than 4,500 companies every year. Delivering a quality service to suit the needs of clients and candidates alike was important to our founder Margery Hurst and it remains important to us today.

Recruitment is about so much more than just filling job vacancies. It's about giving people the chance to unleash their full potential, through their perfect new role.

About the Client:

We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.

The Centre for International Trade is part of APHA's Customer Service Centre Network across the UK and is responsible for a wide variety of work areas to allow the import and export of live animals, plants, animal products and plant products to the EU and third countries.

What Will Be Your Day to Day Responsibilities?

You will be working in a friendly and supportive team in a fast paced, reactive and varied role. You will need to have good IT and organisation skills and the flexibility to turn your hand to different tasks as the situation demands.

The position is customer facing and will suit those who have an ability to communicate well to a diverse group of customers. You will be engaging with a broad range of partners and forming relationships with colleagues.

The Centre for International Trade are responsible for completing inspections in relation to the import of controlled plant materials coming into England and Wales. We also issue export certificates for a number of materials including plant products, seeds, and potatoes and ensure they are free from pests and disease to allow our customers to export their products, protecting the food chain.
Examples of the type of work you will be doing:

• Producing Export Certificates for plants and plant products
• Completing document checks on consignments of plant imports
• Providing advice to customers who want to import or export plants or plant products, so they remain compliant with the UK's biosecurity standards
• Coordinating physical inspections of goods for import and export

• Answering telephone and email queries and following up enquiries which cannot be immediately resolved.
• Assisting stakeholders with billing enquiries and resolving invoicing errors
• Provide classification of potatoes produced and marketed in England and Wales assuring that seed potatoes meet specified minimum health and quality standards.
• Register and authorise professional operators to produce UK plant passports for the purpose of tracing the movement of plants within the UK
• Authorising the import, movement and storage of prohibited material for specific purposes such as scientific research and educational purposes.

Please note: During the first four weeks you will be asked to attend site for 100% of your time and will standard 9-5 hours for this. After that point you will move onto your shift pattern. Some shift patterns may be eligible for a 12.5% shift allowance. When joining us, we will discuss your working hours with you. If your shifts are outside the core office hours, you will be working from home.

What's in this for you?

During their first week, all successful candidates will attend an induction course at one of our offices, to gain an understanding in working at APHA, as well as an extensive programme of training and support.

Applying for a customer service role with the Animal and Plant Health Agency offers a unique opportunity to contribute to safeguarding both animal and plant health, crucial for environmental sustainability and public health. Engaging with diverse stakeholders, you'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance with regulations, providing guidance, and fostering positive relationships. With a focus on service excellence, this role enables you to make a tangible difference while developing invaluable communication and problem-solving skills in a dynamic and meaningful context.

Diversity in the workplace:

Brook Street are 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.

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.

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVES REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE STARTS!!

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

PAY = UP TO £17.16 PER HOUR

14TH/15TH/16TH October

The working hours for those three days will be:

8am until 8pm (12-hour shifts)

Please apply today and of our team will be in touch!!!

Our client offers a wide-ranging curriculum to Further Education students, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness, Uniformed Public Services and Veterinary Nursing.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with additional learning needs in educational settings and maintain high quality records of that support in line with identified needs and support strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing assistance to students with learning difficulties, disabilities, or other barriers to learning to ensure they can engage with coursework and practical tasks related to animal care, welfare, and management.
• Helping students during classroom lessons, ensuring they understand the material being taught and can complete tasks such as note-taking, reading, or following instructions
• Helping students become more independent in their learning by promoting self-confidence, time management, and study skills
• Accompany students on residential, day trip or work experience as required
• Ensuring students adhere to health and safety protocols, particularly in environments where animals are present. This includes using personal protective equipment (PPE) and understanding the risks associated with handling animals

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a learning support assistant, teaching assistant, or in a similar educational support role, particularly with students with learning difficulties or disabilities
• Practical experience in handling and caring for animals, particularly in environments such as zoos, animal shelters, farms, or veterinary settings, can be advantageous

Shifts & Pay:

• 4 days per week between Monday and Friday 8:30am-4:00pm (rota will be provided at the start of assignment)
• £12.50ph

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you!

Clerical/Admin Officer- Cabinet Office

Location: York

Pay: 11:59

Job Type: Temporary

Sector: Public Sector

Hours: 37 hours a week (Monday - Friday)

A Little Bit About Us:

Brook Street have grown into one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies − matching thousands of people with meaningful job opportunities at more than 4,500 companies every year. Delivering a quality service to suit the needs of clients and candidates alike was important to our founder Margery Hurst and it remains important to us today.

Recruitment is about so much more than just filling job vacancies. It's about giving people the chance to unleash their full potential, through their perfect new role.

What Will Be Your Day to Day Tasks?

UKSV will be undergoing a lengthy process of revamping our library, this will involve moving a large amount of paper files for shredding. The tasks to be undertaken require a large amount of manual handling - working at height, lifting weight, bending, twisting, pushing heavy loaded trolleys. This role will also require the use of a computer to accurately record the movement of each paper file.

We are therefore looking for people with the following skills/attributes:

• Preferably someone with previous experience of manual labour or has completed a Manual Handling/Health & Safety course
• Good IT skills (Microsoft packages or Google Suite)
• Ability to deal with confidential information and maintain confidentiality
• Comfortable with the physical demands of a role such as lifting and standing for long periods

This is a full-time role working Mon - Fri requiring 100% office attendance and will be on a contract until end of September 2024.

What's in this for you?

Applying for our executive officer role is a strategic move for seasoned professional's adept in project management. This position demands leadership, precision, and an unwavering commitment to driving projects to fruition. With your expertise, you'll be instrumental in optimising efficiency, enhancing productivity, and ultimately, propelling the company toward sustained success.

Please note we are seeing a large volume of applications per role and therefore we ask that if you have not heard 7-14 working days to presume you have on this occasion been unsuccessful.

Diversity in the workplace:

Brook Street are 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

Administrator - APHA

Location: York (Fully Office Based)

Pay: 12.33

Job Type: Temporary

Sector: Public Sector

Hours: 37 hours a week (any day of the week) working anytime between 06:00am-Midnight. (You will need to be flexible on the hours and days you can work for this role)

A Little Bit About Us:

Brook Street have grown into one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies − matching thousands of people with meaningful job opportunities at more than 4,500 companies every year. Delivering a quality service to suit the needs of clients and candidates alike was important to our founder Margery Hurst and it remains important to us today.

Recruitment is about so much more than just filling job vacancies. It's about giving people the chance to unleash their full potential, through their perfect new role.

About the Client:

We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.

The Centre for International Trade is part of APHA's Customer Service Centre Network across the UK and is responsible for a wide variety of work areas to allow the import and export of live animals, plants, animal products and plant products to the EU and third countries.

What Will Be Your Day to Day Tasks?

You will be working in a friendly and encouraging team in a busy, reactive and varied role. You will need to have good IT and organisation skills and the flexibility to turn your hand to different tasks as the situation demands.

The position is customer facing and will suit those who have an ability to communicate well to a diverse group of customers. You will be engaging with a broad range of partners and forming relationships with colleagues across the wider Defra team.

The Centre for International Trade are in charge of completing inspections in relation to the import of controlled plant materials coming into England and Wales. We also issue export certificates for a number of materials including plant products, seeds, and potatoes and ensure they are free from pests and disease to allow our customers to export their products, protecting the food chain.
Examples of the type of work you will be doing:

• Producing Export Certificates for plants and plant products
• Completing document checks on consignments of plant imports
• Providing advice to customers who want to import or export plants or plant products, so they remain compliant with the UK's bio-security standards
• Coordinating physical inspections of goods for import and export

• Answering telephone and email queries and following up enquiries which cannot be immediately resolved.
• Assisting stakeholders with billing enquiries and resolving invoicing errors
• Provide classification of potatoes produced and marketed in England and Wales assuring that seed potatoes meet specified minimum health and quality standards.
• Register and authorise professional operators to produce UK plant passports to trace the movement of plants within the UK
• Authorising the import, movement and storage of prohibited material for specific purposes such as scientific research and educational purposes.

What's in this for you?

During their first week, all successful candidates will attend an induction course at one of our offices, to gain an understanding in working at APHA, as well as an extensive programme of training.

Applying for a customer service role with the Animal and Plant Health Agency offers a unique opportunity to contribute to safeguarding both animal and plant health, crucial for environmental sustainability and public health. Engaging with diverse stakeholders, you'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance with regulations, providing guidance, and fostering positive relationships. With a focus on service excellence, this role enables you to make a tangible difference while developing invaluable communication and problem-solving skills in a flexible and meaningful context.

Diversity in the workplace:

Brook Street are 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.

Administrator - APHA

Location: York (Fully Office Based)

Pay: 12.33

Job Type: Temporary

Sector: Public Sector

Hours: 37 hours a week (any day of the week) working anytime between 06:00am-Midnight. (You will need to be flexible on the hours and days you can work for this role)

A Little Bit About Us:

Brook Street have grown into one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies − matching thousands of people with meaningful job opportunities at more than 4,500 companies every year. Delivering a quality service to suit the needs of clients and candidates alike was important to our founder Margery Hurst and it remains important to us today.

Recruitment is about so much more than just filling job vacancies. It's about giving people the chance to unleash their full potential, through their perfect new role.

About the Client:

We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.

The Centre for International Trade is part of APHA's Customer Service Centre Network across the UK and is responsible for a wide variety of work areas to allow the import and export of live animals, plants, animal products and plant products to the EU and third countries.

What Will Be Your Day to Day Tasks?

You will be working in a friendly and encouraging team in a busy, reactive and varied role. You will need to have good IT and organisation skills and the flexibility to turn your hand to different tasks as the situation demands.

The position is customer facing and will suit those who have an ability to communicate well to a diverse group of customers. You will be engaging with a broad range of partners and forming relationships with colleagues across the wider Defra team.

The Centre for International Trade are in charge of completing inspections in relation to the import of controlled plant materials coming into England and Wales. We also issue export certificates for a number of materials including plant products, seeds, and potatoes and ensure they are free from pests and disease to allow our customers to export their products, protecting the food chain.
Examples of the type of work you will be doing:

• Producing Export Certificates for plants and plant products
• Completing document checks on consignments of plant imports
• Providing advice to customers who want to import or export plants or plant products, so they remain compliant with the UK's bio-security standards
• Coordinating physical inspections of goods for import and export

• Answering telephone and email queries and following up enquiries which cannot be immediately resolved.
• Assisting stakeholders with billing enquiries and resolving invoicing errors
• Provide classification of potatoes produced and marketed in England and Wales assuring that seed potatoes meet specified minimum health and quality standards.
• Register and authorise professional operators to produce UK plant passports to trace the movement of plants within the UK
• Authorising the import, movement and storage of prohibited material for specific purposes such as scientific research and educational purposes.

What's in this for you?

During their first week, all successful candidates will attend an induction course at one of our offices, to gain an understanding in working at APHA, as well as an extensive programme of training.

Applying for a customer service role with the Animal and Plant Health Agency offers a unique opportunity to contribute to safeguarding both animal and plant health, crucial for environmental sustainability and public health. Engaging with diverse stakeholders, you'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance with regulations, providing guidance, and fostering positive relationships. With a focus on service excellence, this role enables you to make a tangible difference while developing invaluable communication and problem-solving skills in a flexible and meaningful context.

Diversity in the workplace:

Brook Street are 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.

Have you ever wanted to work for the civil service? Do you enjoy admin-based roles? If so, then please read on as we are looking for administrators to join our client the national probation service!

• Client: NPS - York City Council YO1
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm Friday- 9am- 4:30pm
• On-going temporary role
• Pay rate: £11.44ph

A full-time temporary position has come available with the National Probation Service!

The Role:

To provide administrative support through efficient processes, maintaining administration systems within specified timescale. To provide an effective and efficient first point of contact with all visitors, telephone callers and undertake case administration functions in accordance with service policy and procedures. You will also provide cover for an effective and efficient reception and telephone enquiry service. Please note you may come across challenging individuals

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting up and maintaining accurate offender and victim information on relevant approved databases.
• Ensure the effective administration of referrals to and relationships between offender management, victims, interventions, service providers and external agencies and partnerships to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk, and reduce reoffending.
• Prepare, maintain and collate case and other records, files and management information, in accordance with the standards required.
• Receive and distribute information and communications in an appropriate manner, e.g. telephone, paper, e-mail.
• Provide cover for an effective and efficient reception and telephone enquiry service " Act as single point of contact within unit for specialist area of work as required " Deal fairly, effectively and firmly with a range of Service users, some of whom may be in crisis, distress or who may display inappropriate or aggressive behaviour, and to seek appropriate support in accordance with the circumstances and office procedures.
• Make practical arrangements such as appointments, directions, etc., for the implementation of the Sentence Plan.
• Carry out enforcement administration as required.
• Where necessary, issue petty cash /vouchers/warrants for travel costs etc, maintaining appropriate records in line with local office financial procedures.
• Organise the availability of appropriate equipment, materials, and facilities for activities relating to the management of cases.
• Report faulty equipment and / or materials to Manager and arrange for replacement/ repair as agreed.
• Maintain appropriate systems to ensure the effective use of general unit resources and make recommendations for improvement as necessary.
• Undertake specific Visor administration tasks in accordance with the procedures " Attend meetings as appropriate. Provide support to meetings as required including organising agenda, taking and, distributing notes/minutes and action points " Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, undertake equipment tests as required.
• Provide cover within the unit and to other units within the LDU and Division as appropriate.
• Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies " Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes, challenge anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
• To work within the aims and values of NPS and NOMS

Skills required:

• Knowledge of word, excel, email eg Outlook, (PowerPoint optional), internet.
• Online training will be provided to enable search and navigation of NPS electronic case recording system.
• Admin experience
• Good communication skills
• Able to work with challenging customers

If this sounds of interest, then please apply!

Brook Street are 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.

Have you ever wanted to work within the civil service? Are you confident in your administration skills? If so, then please read on as we are looking for a candidate to join one of our clients as an administrator

Administrator

Location: York - YO1 6JT
Hours: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week
Pay: £17.03ph

Temporary Contract - 3 months - Highly likely to be extended

As an Administrator, you will follow procedures and will exercise some independent judgement in carrying out instructions, under general supervision. Examples of work performed will include but not be restricted to:

• Support the delivery of the required day to day operations of Road Fleet Management activities, arranging of the taxing of vehicles and checking driving licences.
• Responsible for updating the motor insurance database, processing the notices of prosecution, penalty charges relating to parking and appeals.
• Responding to queries relating to the Vehicle Telematics System (VTS), and supporting compliance with data protection and process in relation to vehicle location, maintenance and operating centres.
• Processing any invoices, attending meetings, taking minutes and provide support to the contract management of relevant contracts that support the road fleet team.
• Supporting the compliance of the HGV Operator's Licence by resolving queries, processing newspaper advertisements for variation or approval of operating centres and supporting Network Rail's drivers in achieving their required level of training each year.
• Establish effective relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Provide data and reporting as required on both vehicles and drivers .
• Assist in identification and implementation of quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.

Typical experience:

• Administrative experience with a good knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office including word and excel
• Experienced with mailbox management
• Knowledge of road fleet management
• Knowledge of fleet day to day operations .
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of relevant railway geography
• Able to work under pressure with a continuous focus on delivery
• Good communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate a customer focused approach

About Us

We recruit on behalf of some of the country's best-known organisations across all industry sectors, as well as being a preferred and sole supplier for various Government departments. We are located across 50+ high street locations, making hiring and job searching more personal. Our nationwide reach means we can engage with job seekers and employers in person, allowing us to tailor our approach to their unique requirements perfectly.

For further details on any of our vacancies, please contact your local Brook Street branch. Details can be found on our website

If this sounds of interest to you, please apply now!

Diversity in the workplace:

Brook Street are 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

Have you ever wanted to work within the civil service? Are you confident in your administration skills? If so, then please read on as we are looking for a candidate to join one of our clients as an administrator

Administrator

Location: York - YO1 6JT
Hours: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week
Pay: £17.03ph

Temporary Contract - 3 months - Highly likely to be extended

As an Administrator, you will follow procedures and will exercise some independent judgement in carrying out instructions, under general supervision. Examples of work performed will include but not be restricted to:

• Support the delivery of the required day to day operations of Road Fleet Management activities, arranging of the taxing of vehicles and checking driving licences.
• Responsible for updating the motor insurance database, processing the notices of prosecution, penalty charges relating to parking and appeals.
• Responding to queries relating to the Vehicle Telematics System (VTS), and supporting compliance with data protection and process in relation to vehicle location, maintenance and operating centres.
• Processing any invoices, attending meetings, taking minutes and provide support to the contract management of relevant contracts that support the road fleet team.
• Supporting the compliance of the HGV Operator's Licence by resolving queries, processing newspaper advertisements for variation or approval of operating centres and supporting Network Rail's drivers in achieving their required level of training each year.
• Establish effective relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Provide data and reporting as required on both vehicles and drivers .
• Assist in identification and implementation of quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.

Typical experience:

• Administrative experience with a good knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office including word and excel
• Experienced with mailbox management
• Knowledge of road fleet management
• Knowledge of fleet day to day operations .
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of relevant railway geography
• Able to work under pressure with a continuous focus on delivery
• Good communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate a customer focused approach

About Us

We recruit on behalf of some of the country's best-known organisations across all industry sectors, as well as being a preferred and sole supplier for various Government departments. We are located across 50+ high street locations, making hiring and job searching more personal. Our nationwide reach means we can engage with job seekers and employers in person, allowing us to tailor our approach to their unique requirements perfectly.

For further details on any of our vacancies, please contact your local Brook Street branch. Details can be found on our website

If this sounds of interest to you, please apply now!

Diversity in the workplace:

Brook Street are 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

Brook Street are currently recruiting for an Admin Officer to work with a large public sector client within the Legal Sector.

Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
37 hours per week

This is initially a three-month contract with a high possibility of extension

This Client also offers an excellent Pay Rate of £11.88 per hour.

You will be based at York Magistrates Court in the York City Centre and will be responsible for a range of admin duties. Duties may include:

• Providing Admin support and creating accurate court log reports
• Liaising with Legal Advisors, Judiciary and members of the public
• Updating of system database and record maintenance
• Arranging and setting up face to face and video link meetings within the court system
• Other general admin duties

Successful candidates will have;

• Excellent IT and data entry skills
• Ability to cope with hearing often very distressing information
• Strong communicator and confident in dealing with difficult situations
• Ability to identify, prioritise and plan effectively

RTW documents and a DBS clearance is required for this role

Candidates with a transferable DBS on the update system would be highly advantageous

Law graduates are encouraged to apply for the role as it gives you an insight into the law courts processes.

If you are interested in this role, please apply now

Have you ever wanted to work for the civil service? Do you enjoy receptionist-based roles? If so, then please read on as we are looking for Receptionists to join our client the National Probation Service!

• Client: NPS - York Probation
• Hours: 37 hours a week: (there will also be a requirement to work some late shifts and weekends)
• Contract Duration: 3 months, possibility for futher extention
• Pay rate: £11.44ph
• Location: York (YO31 7DW)

A full-time temporary position has come available with the National Probation Service!

*Please note: Vetting can take around 3 months to complete before starting*

Duties:

• To greet offenders and visitors, check their appointment and log their arrival and departure
• Ensure the appropriate member of staff is notified of visitors and issue visitor passes and security fobs as necessary
• Be first point of contact for partner businesses that reside within the same building
• Handle all queries, referring on to correct department if unable to resolve
• Handle incoming telephone calls, take messages and transmit to the appropriate person.
• Deal with all mail items; incoming, outgoing and internal.
• Use site mail box, actioning where appropriate or passing on the the right person
• Ensure faults are reported and servicing requests for equipment are made with suppliers and contractors
• Practice safer working and adhere to data protection, confidentiality policies and legislation

Skills and experience required:

• Great verbal and written skills
• Positive can-do attitude to work
• Admin or receptionist experience desired but not necessary
• Great organisational skills
• Great team player

About Us

We recruit on behalf of some of the country's best-known organisations across all industry sectors, as well as being a preferred and sole supplier for various Government departments. We are located across 50+ high street locations, making hiring and job searching more personal. Our nationwide reach means we can engage with job seekers and employers in person, allowing us to tailor our approach to their unique requirements perfectly.

For further details on any of our vacancies, please contact your local Brook Street branch. Details can be found on our website

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

Administrator - APHA

Location: York (Hybrid Working) 60% in office

Pay: 11.47

Job Type: Temporary

Sector: Public Sector

Hours: 37 hours a week working anytime between 06:00am-Midnight. (You will need to be flexible on the hours you can work for this role)

A Little Bit About Us:

Brook Street have grown into one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies − matching thousands of people with meaningful job opportunities at more than 4,500 companies every year. Delivering a quality service to suit the needs of clients and candidates alike was important to our founder Margery Hurst and it remains important to us today.

Recruitment is about so much more than just filling job vacancies. It's about giving people the chance to unleash their full potential, through their perfect new role.

About the Client:

We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.

The Centre for International Trade is part of APHA's Customer Service Centre Network across the UK and is responsible for a wide variety of work areas to allow the import and export of live animals, plants, animal products and plant products to the EU and third countries.

What Will Be Your Day to Day Responsibilities?

You will be working in a friendly and supportive team in a busy, reactive and varied role. You will need to have good IT and organisation skills and the flexibility to turn your hand to different tasks as the situation demands.

The position is customer facing and will suit those who have an ability to communicate well to a diverse group of customers. You will be engaging with a broad range of partners and forming relationships with colleagues across the wider Defra team.

The Centre for International Trade are responsible for completing inspections in relation to the import of controlled plant materials coming into England and Wales. We also issue export certificates for a number of materials including plant products, seeds, and potatoes and ensure they are free from pests and disease to allow our customers to export their products, protecting the food chain.
Examples of the type of work you will be doing:

• Producing Export Certificates for plants and plant products
• Completing document checks on consignments of plant imports
• Providing advice to customers who want to import or export plants or plant products, so they remain compliant with the UK's bio-security standards
• Coordinating physical inspections of goods for import and export

• Answering telephone and email queries and following up enquiries which cannot be immediately resolved.
• Assisting stakeholders with billing enquiries and resolving invoicing errors
• Provide classification of potatoes produced and marketed in England and Wales assuring that seed potatoes meet specified minimum health and quality standards.
• Register and authorise professional operators to produce UK plant passports to trace the movement of plants within the UK
• Authorising the import, movement and storage of prohibited material for specific purposes such as scientific research and educational purposes.

What's in this for you?

During their first week, all successful candidates will attend an induction course at one of our offices, to gain an understanding in working at APHA, as well as an extensive programme of training and support.

Applying for a customer service role with the Animal and Plant Health Agency offers a unique opportunity to contribute to safeguarding both animal and plant health, crucial for environmental sustainability and public health. Engaging with diverse stakeholders, you'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance with regulations, providing guidance, and fostering positive relationships. With a focus on service excellence, this role enables you to make a tangible difference while developing invaluable communication and problem-solving skills in a meaningful context.

Diversity in the workplace:

Brook Street are 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.

We are looking for an Admin officers to work for our client MOJ. This is a temporary position until March 2025

If you have a strong admin background then this may be the opportunity for you!

We are also encouraging recent Law graduates to apply for the role as it gives you an insight into how the law courts operate whilst also being able to network with various stakeholders within the law industry.

This role will require you to speak to a group of around 20 jurors and this would take place each week - so if you are a confident public speaker this may be the role for you

• Client/Role: Ministry of Justice - Admin Officer
• Based at York Crown Court
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week (9:00-17:00)
• Full time in the office
• Pay rate: £11.59ph then rises to £11.88ph after 12 weeks in the role

Overview of role:
You will provide administrative support. You will follow set procedures and will exercise some independent judgement in carrying out instructions, under general supervision.

• General administrative support
• Speaking to a group of jurors and instructing them on processes
• Monitoring mailbox
• Inputting new cases
• Interactions with Judges, court users, defendants and police officers
• Overseeing administrative procedures and processes
• Telephone and face to face interactions
• Court clerking both in Court and virtually and assisting the Judiciary and other stakeholders.

Skills required for the role:

• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Team working Skills
• Can work under pressure
• Use your own initiative as well as working part of a team
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships
• Strong Admin skills
• Strong IT skills- using bespoke systems
• Strong customer service

Training will be provided and it is an in depth programme. Due to this, the client likes to keep candidates for as long as possible

About Us

We recruit on behalf of some of the country's best-known organisations across all industry sectors, as well as being a preferred and sole supplier for various Government departments. We are located across 50+ high street locations, making hiring and job searching more personal. Our nationwide reach means we can engage with job seekers and employers in person, allowing us to tailor our approach to their unique requirements perfectly.

For further details on any of our vacancies, please contact your local Brook Street branch. Details can be found on our website.

Diversity in the workplace:

At Brook Street, we believe that by harnessing diversity of thought and experience across our company, exceptional things happen. We continually strive for a highly diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, listened to and able to discover their personal best.

Brook Street is a Disability Confident Leader, and we have also hold Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Our supply of Contingent Workers to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR) has driven us to take further steps in supporting candidates with disabilities or veterans. Through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we offer candidates with disabilities and veteran who meet the stipulated criteria for the role, a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability or a veteran, we encourage you to reach out to us via email at uk, providing the role's navigation link and your qualifications. We are committed to engaging with you.
Throughout the application process we will discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Your comfort and accessibility are of utmost importance to us, and we are eager to ensure a seamless communication journey.

If you are interested in this role, please apply now!

Personal Assistant/ Team Organiser - Network Rail

Location: York (Hybrid Working 3 days in the office)

Pay: 14.06

Job Type: Temporary

Sector: Public Sector

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

A Little Bit About Us:

Brook Street have grown into one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies − matching thousands of people with meaningful job opportunities at more than 4,500 companies every year. Delivering a quality service to suit the needs of clients and candidates alike was important to our founder Margery Hurst and it remains important to us today.

Recruitment is about so much more than just filling job vacancies. It's about giving people the chance to unleash their full potential, through their perfect new role.

About the Client:

Network Rail own, repair and develop the railway infrastructure in England, Scotland and Wales.

That's 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts and the thousands of signals, level crossings and stations. We manage 20 of the country's largest stations, while all the rest - over 2,500 - are run by the train operating companies.

We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country's economic prosperity.

What Will Be Your Day to Day Tasks?

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Team Organiser/Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive assistance to two directors.

The ideal candidate will be resourceful, proactive, and capable of handling a wide range of administrative and personal tasks with discretion and efficiency.

Your tasks will include but not be limited to:

• Diary management, correspondence and email management.
• Meeting arrangements and event management.
• Provision of administrative duties including general office cover for telephones and hosting visitors.
• Working with data and submitting written reports
• Ensuring activity is redirected to wherever appropriate.
• Produce minutes or record of meetings as requested by the director and communicate outcomes and ensures that follow up action is taken.
• Anticipate needs and proactively address them.
• Acts appropriately and independently as the situation requires
• Builds relationships with other business areas through personal contacts and through gaining a reputation for high quality of work and dependability.
• Works with the rest of the directorate team to ensure effective delivery of work, including providing cross-cover support.
• Ensures that the director is fully prepared for all activities undertaken during their day to day activities
• Ensures that appropriate processes are in place to ensure that the day to day administrative requirements such as expenses, travel and accommodation bookings and all appointments are managed effectively.
• Prepares papers and presentations as directed including any budget preparation if required.

What's in this for you?

Applying for a Personal Assistant/ Team Organiser role offers the chance to have a significant impact by providing essential support and assistance, utilising organisational skills, and a proactive mindset to streamline operations, alleviate stress, and enhance productivity.

This role presents diverse tasks and challenges for continual professional growth, allowing you to develop meaningful relationships and gain invaluable experience in a flexible environment.

Interested candidates should submit a resume detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Diversity in the workplace:

Brook Street are 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.

My client is looking for a records assistant to join a High profile project in York.

Hourly Rate: £11:30 per hour
Contract: Temporary 12 months
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday operating office , hours can be worked over 4/5 days per week. Core hours are from 8-4.30 but can consider flexibility on an individual basis.

Office location only.Parking on site.

As a Records Assistant you will be processing a high volume of safety related records according to well-established procedures.

Examples of work performed, will include but not restricted to:

• Good Communication Skills, both Oral and Written
• Good Attention to Detail
• Good Team Work
• Ability to work to deal with a fast paced environment
• Data Transfer

Skills:

• Organisation
• Attention to Detail
• Strong Work Ethic
• Strong IT skills required

Experience with Share Point/Access wise will be advantageous.A background in project admin/ records assistant roles is preferable.

If you think this role would suit you, please apply below.