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 2+ years’ experience in a busy office environment, demonstrate knowledge and skills, and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 software.
You will also need to demonstrate financial knowledge and experience, maintaining and operating within financial spreadsheets and be good with figures. Also, 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.
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 £24,294.
· Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
· An annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days and rising to a maximum of 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
