We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newport to assist with the appointment of an Administrative Assistant/Officer, on a 4.3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £12.85 - £16.32 per hour

Summary:

To provide high-quality administrative and business support services to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of teams within the service area. The postholder will handle day-to-day administrative duties, support senior managers, maintain accurate records and systems, and contribute to effective service delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a full range of administrative tasks, including data processing, record keeping, and document management.
• Support Heads of Service through diary management, meeting preparation, and correspondence handling.
• Update and maintain systems and databases such as WCCIS and other digital tools.
• Assist in performance reporting, new staff inductions, and problem-solving for teams.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with GDPR.

• 5 GCSEs (AC), including English and Maths, or equivalent (QCF Level 2).
• IT qualification such as RSA Stage 2, CLAIT, or ECDL (or equivalent).
  

Requirements:

• Significant administrative experience in an office setting.
• Providing support to teams and/or senior managers.
• Minute-taking and document production.
• Working with complex client information (desirable).
• Experience within a local government or social services environment (desirable).

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

#OR16342