14200 - Receptionist - Colchester - Part Time (North Essex PDU) East of England
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £23,583 to £25,210 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 14200 |
Summary
This is an administrative role based within the Probation Service (PS) Directorate in HMPPS. The job holder reports to the designated Line Manager and supports the provision of business specific and transactional office-based activities.
The job holder works collaboratively with other team members to provide reception duties and a range of administrative support services.
The job holder may be expected to support a number of teams/functions within the operational area and is to offer support and cover during periods of absence, for which training will be provided.
The job holder must promote diversity and anti-discriminatory practice in the performance of the post in a way that embraces Equality and values Diversity.
The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.
NB. Receptionists Core Hours include regular unsocial hours (evenings) as determined by the business need.
This is a part-time roll to cover 3 full days which is 22.5hrs. Hours will be discussed with the line manager.
The job holder works collaboratively with other team members to provide reception duties and a range of administrative support services.
The job holder may be expected to support a number of teams/functions within the operational area and is to offer support and cover during periods of absence, for which training will be provided.
The job holder must promote diversity and anti-discriminatory practice in the performance of the post in a way that embraces Equality and values Diversity.
The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.
NB. Receptionists Core Hours include regular unsocial hours (evenings) as determined by the business need.
This is a part-time roll to cover 3 full days which is 22.5hrs. Hours will be discussed with the line manager.