Administrative Assistant

Contract to start ASAP until 08-01-27 with a possible extension.

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Administrative Assistant – Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Contract: Temporary contract from 9 November 2026 to 8 January 2027

Provide Reliable Administrative Support to the Music & Arts Service

We're recruiting an organised and dependable Administrative Assistant to join Bradford Metropolitan District Council, based within the Music & Arts Service, BD18 3QD.

This is a varied administrative role supporting the day-to-day operation of the service. You'll help ensure records, correspondence, enquiries and internal processes are managed accurately and efficiently, while providing a professional service to colleagues, customers and external contacts.

The role would suit someone with strong administration, communication and organisational skills who is comfortable working in a busy public-sector environment.

About the Role

As an Administrative Assistant, you'll provide general clerical and business support across the Music & Arts Service.

You'll manage routine enquiries, maintain records, prepare documents, support meetings and help coordinate day-to-day administrative activity.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to the Music & Arts Service
• Responding to telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries
• Maintaining accurate records, databases and filing systems
• Preparing letters, emails, reports and other documentation
• Processing forms, applications and internal paperwork
• Supporting diary management, meetings and appointments
• Updating spreadsheets and service information
• Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Providing administrative support to managers and colleagues
• Supporting the coordination of service activities and events where required
• Maintaining confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Carrying out data entry and routine system updates
• Monitoring outstanding actions and deadlines
• Liaising with internal departments, customers and external stakeholders
• Supporting financial administration, such as invoices or purchase orders, where required
• Helping maintain efficient office systems and processes
• Following Council policies, procedures and data protection requirements

Requirements

We're looking for a well-organised and professional administrator with good communication and IT skills.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an administrative, clerical or business support role
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other office systems
• Accurate data-entry and record-keeping skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Good customer-service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience handling confidential information appropriately
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public
• Previous local authority or public-sector experience would be advantageous
• Experience within an education, music, arts or community service environment would be desirable
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to provide relevant references/work history
• Ability to complete required pre-employment checks

Why Apply

• Opportunity to work with Bradford Metropolitan District Council
• Competitive Umbrella rate of £17.82 per hour
• Full-time 37-hour working week
• Varied administrative role within the Music & Arts Service
• Opportunity to gain further local authority experience
• Chance to work in a supportive and service-focused environment
• Short-term temporary assignment with clear responsibilities

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Agency Support

Additional Information

Client: Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Music & Arts Service, BD18 3QD

Positions Available: 1

Hours: 37 hours per week

Start Date: 9 November 2026

End Date: 8 January 2027

Contract Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: Umbrella: £17.82 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £17.82 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous experience in an administrative or business support role?
• Are you confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other office systems?
• Do you have experience managing records, correspondence and data accurately?
• Are you comfortable dealing with telephone and email enquiries from colleagues and members of the public?
• Are you able to reliably travel to the Music & Arts Service, BD18 3QD?
• Are you available to start from 9 November 2026?

Experience:

• Administration / Business Support: 1 year (required)
• Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
• Local Authority / Public Sector: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

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