Job Description

Start date: ASAP
Location: Newburn Business Park
Contract: Monday to Friday, 9-5, initially until the end of March
Payrate: £8.21 p/h, increasing to £9.03 p/h after the first 12 weeks

Do you have a background in administration? We have an exciting opportunity to work for a well established public sector organisation as a Business Administrator based at Newburn Business Park on the Apprenticeship Hub Team. If successful, your responsibilities will include:

-General administration duties
-Supporting the team with diary management including scheduling meetings and supporting meets
-Ensuring hard copy and electronic files are maintained
-Answering calls on behalf of the team and taking messages where appropriate
-Working from a generic mailbox and in line with instructions provided
-Responding to email and telephone queries
-Collection and distribution of post
-Supporting the organisation of events when required
-Liaison with relevant stakeholders, wider team members and managers
-Provide appropriate support to colleagues and managers when requested in line with organisation values and behaviours and the functions of the team and provide cover for colleagues as necessary to ensure business continuity

The successful candidate will demonstrate:
-Previous administration experience
-Good communication skills both verbally and written
-Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

This is a full time, temporary position, initially until the end of March. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role, please submit you application. We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.