Job Information
We are looking to recruit an Admin Assistant to join our District Admin Team based in Hexham, Northumberland.
You will be providing a clerical and typing service, including maintaining information systems such as filing, service, client or asset records, booking systems and reference materials in a manner that ensures accuracy, confidentiality, rapid access and ease of use.
In accordance with service demands you’ll also undertake general office services such asphotocopying, collation, lamination, binding, and possible reception duties for multi-disciplinary teams in an environment where interruptions are commonplace and sensitivity to callers’ needs are required. See attached job description for full details of the role.
Are you a team player with excellent numeracy and literacy skills, who can follow instructions and procedures without constant supervision and have a flexible approach to duties on or off normal base to cater for the varying demands of this role?
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your administrative skills and join a friendly team which is based at Dene Park House.
We require a good team player who is enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable with a high level of communication skills (both written and verbal).
This is full time (37 hours), permanent position. NCC Band 3 salary £21,575 - £21,968.
For further information regarding this role, please contact: WestAdminOfficers@northumberland.gov.uk - Line Managers/Panel Member or Natasha.Dawson@northumberland.gov.uk - Service Manager/Panel Member
Requirements:
- OCR/RSA II Typing/Word Processing or equivalent/relevant experience
- Good standard of general education
- The candidate should have good numeracy and literacy skills as well as good communication and listening skills.
- Have good organisational skills and have the ability to prioritise work, use your initiative as well as working to deadlines.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits 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 – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Car leasing scheme
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 or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
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.
