Admin Assistant

Coyles; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government client is seeking an experienced Admin Assistant to provide high-quality administrative support for a busy team. This full-time temporary role for 3 months involves managing routine admin tasks and supporting daily operations. The ideal candidate will have proven administrative support experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position requires working effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing administrative support, ideally in a regulated or complex environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle changing workloads and priorities.
• Competent in maintaining information systems and accurate records (manual and digital).
• Confident using standard office software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and file management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the team and assist with day-to-day operations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure effective filing systems (manual and electronic).
• Manage documentation, data entry, and support correspondence and communication tasks.
• Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Support with any additional administrative duties as required.

Skills

Administrative support experience

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Competency with Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

One of my local government clients is seeking a Admin Assistant to provide high-quality administrative support for a busy team. This is a full-time, temporary position for 3 months, ideal for someone experienced in working within fast-paced, regulated, or complex environments.

You will play a key role in supporting daily operations, managing routine admin tasks, and ensuring that information is recorded, maintained, and retrieved efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the team and assist with day-to-day operations.


• Maintain accurate records and ensure effective filing systems (manual and electronic).


• Manage documentation, data entry, and support correspondence and communication tasks.


• Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.


• Support with any additional administrative duties as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience providing administrative support, ideally in a regulated or complex environment.


• Strong organisational and time-management skills.


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle changing workloads and priorities.


• Competent in maintaining information systems and accurate records (manual and digital).


• Confident using standard office software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and file management systems.


• A proactive team player with a flexible and professional approach to work.