Administrative Assistant

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant for a temporary role. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative and clerical support, ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service. This full-time position covers 36.25 hours weekly, starting from 20th October 2025 to 13th January 2026, requiring strong IT skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. The salary for this role is £15 per month.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a general administrative or clerical role within a busy office environment.
• Strong IT literacy particularly in Microsoft Office and internal systems.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general administrative support including managing emails and documentation.
• Provide front‑line customer service via phone, email, and in person.
• Assist with processing invoices, purchase orders, and basic finance-related tasks.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Excellent organisational skills

Strong attention to detail

Good written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Confidentiality in handling sensitive information

Job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority (University of Central Lancashire)

Job Summary :

A temporary opportunity has arisen for an experienced Administrative Assistant to support a busy department during a peak in workload.

This role requires a proactive and organised individual to provide high-quality administrative and clerical support ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Duties / Accountabilities (Sample) :

• Deliver general administrative support including managing emails correspondence filing and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and data entry using internal systems and databases.
• Provide front‑line customer service via phone email and in person responding to queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Support meetings by preparing agendas taking minutes and coordinating schedules.
• Assist with processing invoices purchase orders and basic finance‑related tasks.
• Liaise with other departments staff and stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and workflow.
• Help organise and maintain physical and digital filing systems.
• Undertake any other administrative tasks as required to support the department during peak workload periods.

Skills / Experience :

• Previous experience in a general administrative or clerical role within a busy office environment.
• Strong IT literacy particularly in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) and confident working with internal systems or databases.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and service users.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Demonstrated experience managing time effectively to meet deadlines.

Additional Information :

This is a full‑time role working 36.25 hours per week running initially from 20th October 2025 to 13th January 2026 based on‑site during standard office hours (08 : 0015 : 30).

Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 15 - 15