Administration Assistant

Schools’ Choice; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Northampton is seeking an Administration Assistant to support the Legal Services Special Educational Needs Team. The role involves providing efficient administrative support, managing diaries, and ensuring timely completion of tasks. Candidates should have experience in administrative roles, knowledge of Data Protection, and strong communication skills. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and an hourly rate of £13.95.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative support function, preferably in a legal environment.
• Knowledge of Data Protection and GDPR.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Legal Services SEN team.
• Manage diary for Paralegals and Lawyers.
• Perform data entry, manage correspondence, and arrange meetings.

Skills

Experience in administrative support or business 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!