Administration Assistant

Schools’ Choice; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking an Administration Assistant to provide vital support to the Legal Services Special Educational Needs Team. This role involves managing correspondence, data entry, and meetings, requiring strong communication skills and administrative experience. A hybrid working model is available, with an initial contract of 3 months. Immediate application is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an administrative support or business support function.
• Legal environment experience is advantageous.
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Legal Services SEN Team.
• Manage diary, correspondence, and data entry tasks.
• Liaise with colleagues and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Experience in administrative support

Knowledge of Data Protection and GDPR

Good communication skills

Customer focused attitude

Job description

Administration Assistant (Special Educational Needs)

Hourly rate: £13.95

Working hours: 37 Monday-Friday

Location: One Angel Square Northampton, hybrid working available

Contract: 3 months with review for extension

Job information:

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of West Northamptonshire Council for an Administrator to provide comprehensive, flexible and efficient administrative support to the Legal Services Special Educational Needs Team (SEN) department.

The post holder will liaise with colleagues to ensure that work assigned is delivered accurately, within the required timescales and carry out a wide range of administrative tasks which may include, but is not limited to; data entry, producing correspondence, arranging meetings and VIPs, taking minutes at meetings, photocopying and filing duties, updating trackers, processing invoices, updating bundles, diary management for Paralegals and Lawyers, sourcing counsel and experts for court hearings.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working in an administrative support or business support function, legal environment would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Data Protection and GDPR
• Good communication skills both orally and written
• Positive and customer focused attitude

For more information or to process your application, please apply now!