Administration Assistant - Temporary

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant for a temporary role in Leeds City Centre. The position is focused on providing administrative support during a busy period, requiring strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role lasts for 4-6 weeks, with a pay rate of £12.60 per hour, working 35 hours per week. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in an office environment is essential.
• Experience handling DBS checks is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail are required.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook are necessary.
• Professional and confident communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Processing and submitting DBS requests.
• Running reports and maintaining records.
• Conducting follow-up calls and emails to internal and external contacts.
• Carrying out accurate data entry and general admin tasks.
• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day administrative duties.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Administrative Assistant - Temporary (6 Weeks)

📍 Location: Leeds City Centre

💷 Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour

🕒 Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm, with some flexibility)

📅 Contract: Temporary (4 to 6 weeks)

About the Role

Our client, based in Leeds City Centre, is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide short-term support for an initial period of 4 to 6 weeks.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong administrative background who is available immediately and confident working in a busy office environment. The role will be fully office-based and focused on providing efficient and accurate administrative support to help the team manage a temporary increase in workload.

Responsibilities

• Processing and submitting DBS requests
• Running reports and maintaining records
• Conducting follow-up calls and emails to internal and external contacts
• Carrying out accurate data entry and general admin tasks
• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day administrative duties

Person Specification

• Previous administrative experience in an office environment (essential)
• Experience handling DBS checks (beneficial but not essential)
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Professional and confident communication skills
• Reliable, proactive, and able to manage workload effectively

Additional Information

• Start Date: ASAP (ideally Thursday or Friday this week)
• Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (some flexibility)
• Duration: 4 to 6 weeks (potential for extension)
• Location: Office-based, Leeds City Centre

How to Apply

If you're available immediately and have the right experience for this role, please apply today or contact us directly to discuss further.

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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