Administrative Assistant

Butler Rose Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional staffing agency is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant in Carlisle for an immediate start. This role focuses on delivering process-driven administrative support while handling customer service inquiries. The ideal candidate will have proven administrative experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Enjoy working in a supportive team and developing your administrative and customer service skills in a busy office environment.

Benefits

Immediate start

Supportive team environment

Hands-on experience

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a process-driven admin or office support role.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Confident communicator with good customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Deliver process-oriented administrative support including accurate data entry, document management, and filing.
• Manage and respond to incoming calls, emails, and customer enquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
• Coordinate and support scheduling, including diary management and meeting arrangements.
• Maintain internal records, databases, and process reporting requirements.
• Follow and improve office procedures to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Process-driven administration

Organisational skills

Customer service skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Administrative Assistant

Location: Carlisle
Contract Type: Temporary (8-12 weeks to cover planned absence)
Working Hours: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate

Are you a highly organised and detail-focused administrator looking for a short-term role? We're seeking a dependable Administrative Assistant to join our team on an interim basis, providing essential process-driven administrative support alongside key customer service responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your admin expertise in a fast-paced, professional environment while gaining valuable experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver process-oriented administrative support including accurate data entry, document management, and filing
• Manage and respond to incoming calls, emails, and customer enquiries with professionalism and efficiency
• Coordinate and support scheduling, including diary management and meeting arrangements
• Maintain and update internal records, databases, and support process reporting requirements
• Follow and improve office procedures to ensure smooth daily operations
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to support service delivery and resolve routine issues

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a process-driven admin or office support role
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator with good customer service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and workflows
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team

What We Offer

• Immediate start within a friendly and supportive team
• Hands-on experience in a busy, professional office environment
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to develop both administrative and customer service skills

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.