Administrative Assistant/Officer

i-Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Officer to support daily tasks in the Education Service. The role requires NVQ Level 2 education, knowledge of office IT systems, and experience in public sector administration. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This position offers a pay rate of £12.85 per hour, based on a 37-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment.
• Ability to work with financial systems.
• Understanding of central educational services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help with daily tasks in Education Service and schools.
• Update records and report data for School Meals Contract.
• Manage Nursery and Key Stage One School Milk schemes.

Skills

Knowledge of office IT systems

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently

Experience in public sector administration or customer service

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 education or equivalent

Job description

Administrative Assistant/Officer

Location: Godfrey Road, Newport, NP20 4UR
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 1+ Months
Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £12.85 per hour
Job Ref: OR16034

Job Responsibilities

• Help with daily tasks in Education Service and schools.

• Update records and report data for School Meals Contract and Breakfast Clubs.

• Analyze feedback on School Meals Contract for improvements.

• Manage Nursery and Key Stage One School Milk schemes for reimbursement.

• Process Fixed Penalty Notices for schools.

• Support elective home education and child licenses administration.

• Operate financial systems for Creditors and Debtors.

• Assist schools with data for Emergency Planning and School Closures.

• Organize and attend meetings, take minutes.

• Assist Education Senior Management Team with communication.

• Perform general administration and customer service tasks.

• Coordinate with Leader s and Chief Executive s Offices for school requests.

• Perform other duties as directed by the Education Senior Management Team.

Person Specifications

Must Have

• NVQ Level 2 education or equivalent.

• Knowledge of office IT systems.

• Experience in public sector administration or customer service.

• Experience in a busy office environment.

• Ability to work with financial systems.

• Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of central educational services.

• Experience in organizing formal meetings.

• Ability to speak, read, and write in Welsh.

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