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NAS Administration Assistant

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Information

At Northumberland County Council we are proud of our employees, who are passionate and committed to improving outcomes for our children and young people, ensuring that they feel safe, healthy, happy and ready to learn and achieve.  

We are seeking an experienced Administration Assistant to join our Admin & Finance Team. The successful applicant will have experience in arranging meetings, taking and typing up minutes, completing Petty Cash Returns, knowledge of prepaid debit cards, some performance work, diary / calendar arrangements, using management information systems, and monitoring shared mailboxes.  The role will be very varied, fast paced and requires a high degree of accuracy.  

We would like you to have at least two years’ experience in a busy office environment, demonstrate knowledge and skills, and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 software. 

You will need to be enthusiastic, with a positive, can-do attitude; enjoy supporting those around you; be a real team player, and be committed to supporting our frontline staff who strive to give our young people the support and care they deserve for the brightest future they can have.

We Offer: 

A modern and flexible working environment for our staff within a central location 
Agile working through the use of Microsoft 365 and Apps, which enables collaborative and streamlined working 
Strong and visible leadership from Senior Management 
Training Opportunities 
Salary starting at £23,500
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme 
An annual leave entitlement of up to 30 days 
Salary Sacrifice Schemes, including a scheme for booking holidays abroad

This is a full time position, fixed term until 31 March 2025

For an informal discussion for further information, please call Ann Hindmarsh-Bell on 01670 563400 or email: ann.hindmarsh-bell@northumberland.gov.uk

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.