962 Administrative Officer jobs in Canterbury

Our Central Government is looking for an Administrative Officer to join their team. The role of the AO will be to support the EO in providing an efficient Front Office service to drivers and key stakeholders across the BCP.
Main Duties:

*Checking-in drivers and ensuring that the driver questionnaire is completed as accurately as possible.
*Capturing Tacho times for each driver.
*Obtaining missing data through investigation and use of IT systems and key stakeholders.
*Conducting contingency document checks.
*Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a positive and professional first impression at the BCP.
*Manage the front desk, handling enquiries, and directing individuals to the appropriate departments.
*Coordinate administrative tasks related to Border Control Post (BCP) activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
*Manage schedules for inspections, consulting with BCP teams and relevant authorities.
*Function as the primary interface between drivers and onsite operations.
*Allocate appropriate sheds and bays to incoming drivers.
*Oversee the post-inspection process to ensure compliance
*Ensure all relevant information is accurately recorded and cleared down from systems.
*Ensure a systematic clearing of all data and systems post-inspection.

Skills Required:
Ability to work effectively with high performance in a fast-paced environment
*High standards of interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
*Previous experience in front of house and administrative roles.
*Familiarity with governmental or public sector administrative procedures
Competent user of IT, specifically Microsoft suites of Software, MS Office etc.
*Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond flexibly to change and competing demands
*Experience of working in a customer facing operational environment
*Attention to detail when working at pace
*Excellent time management
*Ability to work in an agile way and problem solve

Contract Details:
You will need to be locally based to ensure continual site presence during shifts.
This is a 24/7 operation, so shift patterns will be 4 on 4 off, including weekends and bank holidays.
Contracted hours will be 12.5 per day- 7am- 7:30pm.
16.36 Basic Hourly Rate + Holiday Pay
Contract end date: 31st March 2026




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Are you an Office Manager or do Sales or Customer support for an IT company or Managed Service Provider looking for their next administration/adminrole or fancy a change?

Our client is looking for someone who has worked in a technical environment doing business admin support that may have included the licensing and subscription, dealing with invoice queries as well as after sales support. They ideally want someone who has an understanding of tech and the terminology but not from a purely technical role. This is not an IT support role.

So if you have excellent customer service skills and enjoy working in a varied business/sales support role, apply now to Karen at Jump IT

Please note this is 5 days a week in the office in Tonbridge.

• Provide administrative support to various departments within Bromley Council.
li>Assist in the preparation and distribution of reports and documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute-taking.
• Handle inquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across all platforms.
• Support project teams with logistical and operational tasks.
• Manage office supplies and coordinate with vendors as needed.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a similar administrative or business support role is preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work environments.

About Us

Connect2Kent provides a managed service across all sectors providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into Kent County Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role

Provide an administrative support service to the operations manager and centre/home, to support the young people residing at Centre/home.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

• Produce all types of work processing on behalf of the line manager and other staff and tracking responses.
• Act as the main point of contact for the unit, investigating complex queries and simple complaints, assessing the nature of calls/emails, referring them to the appropriate person without referral to the line manager where possible.
• Develop, maintain and monitor all office systems, including database and filing systems.
• Arrange and coordinate appointments and meetings on behalf of the line manager and other staff with unit.
• Arrange and coordinate appointments for the service users, including booking health appointments and interpreters.
• Administer personnel procedures on behalf of the line manager/team.
• Support managers and support staff with client care issues, including transport for clients, taking and recording referrals.

Required Skills and Qualification

• Officer administration experience
• Experience of drafting correspondence
• Experience of working with a social care environment
• Computer literacy
• Ability or organise and prioritise workload.
• Ability to take accurate notes and minutes.
• Commitment to equalities.

Benefits

• No weekend working. 37 hours per week.
• Monday - Friday 08:30-17:00

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Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

• Provide administrative support to various departments within Bromley Council.
li>Assist in the preparation and distribution of reports and documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute-taking.
• Handle inquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across all platforms.
• Support project teams with logistical and operational tasks.
• Manage office supplies and coordinate with vendors as needed.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a similar administrative or business support role is preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work environments.

Have you had experience working as a Business Support Officer? I am excited to be recruiting for one of my clients who are looking for a candidate to provide a generic administrative function across both Enforcement and Tenancy teams, plus a support role specific to the Neighbourhood Tenancy teams. This is a very fast paced environment with no two days the same so the successful candidate will need to be proactive and fast thinking.

Duties:

• To support officers and Neighbourhood Manager to deliver an excellent housing management and ASB prevention and enforcement service to our residents within a specified geographical area.
• To support and facilitate the delivery of a high standard of service against an agreed Service Plan for the assigned area in consultation with residents.
• Provide excellent administrative support in relation to the preparation of documents for Housing Officers to use when going to court.

• Provide excellent administrative support in relation to the management of the council owned garages (and car ports) that are available to be rented by members of the public. This includes the administration of the garage lettings, allocation of garages and terminating garage rental agreements.
• Lead on preparing and completing all paperwork associated with signing up tenants to new tenancies. This includes conducting viewings, meeting with new tenants to complete relevant paperwork, identity checks and ensure that the first period of rent is paid in advance of the tenancy being signed.

If you have the desired skills, and this role sounds like something you would enjoy then apply today! The managers understand the stress of the role and are keen to support you to become the best you can be, while offering a strong rate of pay!

About Us

Connect2Kent provides a managed service across all sectors providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into Kent County Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role

Provide an administrative support service to the operations manager and centre/home, to support the young people residing at Centre/home.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

• Produce all types of work processing on behalf of the line manager and other staff and tracking responses.
• Act as the main point of contact for the unit, investigating complex queries and simple complaints, assessing the nature of calls/emails, referring them to the appropriate person without referral to the line manager where possible.
• Develop, maintain and monitor all office systems, including database and filing systems.
• Arrange and coordinate appointments and meetings on behalf of the line manager and other staff with unit.
• Arrange and coordinate appointments for the service users, including booking health appointments and interpreters.
• Administer personnel procedures on behalf of the line manager/team.
• Support managers and support staff with client care issues, including transport for clients, taking and recording referrals.

Required Skills and Qualification

• Officer administration experience
• Experience of drafting correspondence
• Experience of working with a social care environment
• Computer literacy
• Ability or organise and prioritise workload.
• Ability to take accurate notes and minutes.
• Commitment to equalities.

Benefits

• No weekend working. 37 hours per week.
• Monday - Friday 08:30-17:00

APPLY NOW!

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We are recruiting for a Justice Case Worker. In this role you will manage a caseload of participants in both custodial and community settings, providing high quality support and guidance. You will help participants overcome barriers to successful resettlement, achieve agreed milestones, develop skills, and find sustainable employment.

Location: In this role you will work across different locations.

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We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team in Maidstone, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills who enjoys supporting daily office operations and working in a professional business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily office administration including phone calls, emails, mail, and visitor recept.

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