Administration Assistant

Join Our Team as an Admin Assistant - Support Services Administration (Band 2) Location: Leyland Contract: Full-time, temporary until March 2027 Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour What you'll be doing: Our client, a reputable government establishment, is hiring for a dedicated Admin Assistant to support daily routine transactional administrative tasks within their team. Your role will involve providing essential administrative assistance, maintaining accurate filing systems, and responding to queries related to your area of work. This is a non-operational position with no line management responsibilities, focused on ensuring smooth and efficient support services. Key responsibilities include: * Assisting with administrative tasks to support team operations * Maintaining and updating filing and record-keeping systems * Responding to and redirecting queries related to your area of work * Supporting the team to deliver a high-quality service What you'll bring: * Confidence in communicating effectively in English (or Welsh if specified in Wales) * Strong organisational skills with attention to detail * Ability to handle routine tasks efficiently and accurately * A proactive approach to supporting team objectives Essential skills and qualifications: * Proven ability to communicate clearly and confidently in English (or Welsh) * Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and security * Willingness to undergo security and identity checks prior to employment * Ability to work within a team and develop positive working relationships Additional information: * HMPPS vetting process may take approximately 6 weeks, this must be cleared before the sucessful applicant can start