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Admin Assistant

Job Information

Fixed term until 30/9/25

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Schools Organisation and Resources Team for a Band 3 Admin Assistant.  You will be working as part of a team to support the Service which will involve using and updating management information systems, collating information, data entry, minuting meetings, and much more – please refer to the job description for further details.
 
The role will be varied, working across a number of teams within School Organisation and Resources Team, require a high degree of accuracy and involve working to deadlines. You need to be enthusiastic with a positive attitude and enjoy working as part of a team.
 
The successful applicant will have relevant admin experience in a similar role, have excellent numeracy and literacy skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 software. You will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
 
Why choose us? 
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including: 
  • 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees) 
  • Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 
  • Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees) 
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.

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Further information 
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below.  This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.    

Alternative application format: 
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net   
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930 

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.  Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
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