Administration Assistant

Schools’ Choice; Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to support the Housing Maintenance & Development department in Corby. This office-based role, paying £13.47 per hour, involves despatching repair jobs, monitoring enquiries, and creating assignments for operatives. Suitable candidates should possess strong organizational skills and proficiency in common software tools. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an office environment managing various administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Despatch repair jobs for the Corby and Kettering areas.
• Monitor and respond to repair-related enquiries from various stakeholders.
• Create, book, and assign jobs to operatives.

Skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Proficient in Word

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Proficient in Outlook

Job description

Administrative Assistant

Pay: £13.47 per hour, 37 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Location: Corby, NN17 4SW, Office based only.

Length: 3 months

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of North Northamptonshire Council for an experienced Administrative Assistant to join their Housing Maintenance & Development department to provide support with a range of administrative tasks.

As Administrative Assistant your typical duties will include:

• Despatching repair jobs for the Corby and Kettering areas
• Monitoring and responding to repair-related enquiries from tenants, residents, members, other council departments, suppliers and contractors
• Creating, booking, and assigning jobs to operatives
• Supporting depot operations by covering for sickness and holidays
• Assisting with workload during high-demand periods alongside existing Despatchers

We are looking for a clear communicator with a proactive, customer focused attitude, with experience of working in an office environment and carrying out a range of administrative tasks.

The perfect candidate will be:

• A quick learner with strong organisational skills
• Collaborate well with others and be flexible in their approach to meet the demands of the post and team, working flexibly between depots as required
• Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Able to understand and be able to comply with the Council's policies and procedures

We are looking for ASAP start and interviews will be held in person.

If you are looking for your next role, which will provide you with broad invaluable range of further skills and experience within a highly respected public sector organisation, don't hesitate to apply now!