Higher Clerical Assistant

Brackenberry; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Higher Clerical Assistant in Cardiff for a 3-month contract. The role involves providing front-line reception and administrative support, greeting visitors, managing mail, and supporting financial tasks. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess strong organisational skills. Immediate availability is required, and a Basic DBS is necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role, including reception duties.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Staff the reception area, greeting visitors and answering telephone calls professionally and promptly.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring accurate records are maintained on relevant spreadsheets.
• Book travel arrangements as required for staff and service users.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Cardiff to assist with the appointment of a Higher Clerical Assistant, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £12.39 - £16.00 per hour

Summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a proactive and reliable Higher Clerical Assistant to provide front-line reception and administrative support at Hafan Gobaith. The post holder will act as the first point of contact for visitors and telephone enquiries while supporting a range of clerical and finance-related tasks essential to the smooth running of the office.

Responsibilities

• Staff the reception area, greeting visitors and answering telephone calls professionally and promptly.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring accurate records are maintained on relevant spreadsheets.
• Book travel arrangements (taxis, trains, buses) as required for staff and service users.
• Organise accommodation bookings in line with travel needs.
• Support the processing and reconciliation of credit card expenditure.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role, including reception duties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general IT systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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