Administrator

Adecco Portugal; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Administrator for a temporary role in Portsmouth. The role requires strong organisation, record keeping, and the ability to support multiple tasks across the business.

Key tasks include maintaining records, data entry, managing calendars, and assisting with recruitment administration. DBS check is required. Assignment runs 2 November to 18 December 2026, 20 hours per week, with some flexibility to 4 days.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Self-motivated with proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper-based records.
• Updating and managing databases, spreadsheets, and internal systems.
• Processing and organising documentation efficiently.
• Monitoring and responding to emails and internal enquiries.
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding administration where required.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, and other business documents.
• Scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating appointments.
• Assisting with general office administration and operational tasks.
• Providing telephone and email support to internal and external contacts.
• Supporting compliance and record-keeping processes.
• Filing, scanning, and document management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communicator

Microsoft Office & Google Workspace

Data entry

Confidential information handling

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrator

Location: Portsmouth

Start Date: 2nd November 2026

End Date: 18th December 2026

Hours: 20 hours per week, spread across 5 days (Monday-Friday). There may be flexibility to work the hours across 4 days with Fridays off.

Pay Rate: £15.38 per hour

An in date Enhanced DBS is required for this position!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and organised Administrator to join a busy office team on a temporary basis. This is a varied role requiring a strong administrator who can manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and provide excellent support across the business.

The successful candidate will have previous administration experience, excellent attention to detail, and be confident using Google Workspace applications including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper-based records
• Updating and managing databases, spreadsheets, and internal systems
• Processing and organising documentation efficiently
• Monitoring and responding to emails and internal enquiries
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding administration where required
• Preparing reports, correspondence, and other business documents
• Scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating appointments
• Assisting with general office administration and operational tasks
• Providing telephone and email support to internal and external contacts
• Supporting compliance and record-keeping processes
• Filing, scanning, and document management

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous administration experience within a busy office environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (essential)
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work
• Strong data entry and record-management skills

What We're Looking For

• Reliable and professional individual
• A team player who can also work independently
• Quick learner who can adapt to new systems and processes
• Strong administrative background with excellent organisational abilities
• Available to commit to the full temporary assignment from 2nd November to 18th December 2026 This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator seeking a short-term assignment with competitive hourly pay and some flexibility around working patterns.

Agency Information

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.