Administration Officer

Brook Street; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established staffing agency in Cardiff is seeking a Temporary Administrative Officer to provide administrative support in a busy office environment. The role offers £12.98 per hour for full-time hours and involves tasks such as collating data, overseeing procedures, and assisting with budgets. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, proven administrative experience, and a proactive approach. Apply now to join a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Opportunity to develop skills

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience with a solid understanding of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to follow set procedures and exercise independent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Collating and analysing complex information to prepare reports.
• Overseeing administrative procedures and ensuring efficiency.
• Assisting with budget preparation and control when required.
• Acting as a liaison with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Preparing routine correspondence and handling administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactive approach

Education

Five GCSEs at Grade C or above

NVQ in Business Administration Level 2

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Advert: Temporary Administrative Officer
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £12.98 per hour
Hours: Full-time

We are currently seeking a Temporary Administrative Officer to provide administrative support in a busy office environment. This is a full-time, temporary position based in Cardiff, offering a competitive hourly rate of £12.98.

The successful candidate will be required to follow established procedures while exercising independent judgement in carrying out tasks under general supervision.

Key Responsibilities

As a Temporary Administrative Officer, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Collating and analysing complex information or data, and preparing clear, concise written reports.
• Overseeing administrative procedures and ensuring efficient processes are followed.
• Assisting with budget preparation and control, when required.
• Acting as an administrative liaison with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Preparing routine correspondence and handling other administrative tasks as needed.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this role, you should have the following:

• Five GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English Language or equivalent), or other relevant qualifications.
• NVQ in Business Administration Level 2, or suitable clerical experience.
• Proven administrative experience, with a solid understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to interact professionally with a range of individuals.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to follow set procedures and exercise independent judgement when required.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Good time management, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively.

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay rate of £12.98 per hour.
• Full-time hours with the opportunity to develop your administrative skills.
• Be part of a supportive and professional team.

How to Apply

If you are a detail-oriented and proactive individual with solid administrative experience, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.