Lead Administrator

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local administrative organization in Bolton is looking for an Administrative Support professional to join their team. The role involves working closely with managers, health professionals, and social workers, providing essential support, coordinating meetings, and handling queries. Candidates should have strong communication skills, organisational abilities, and qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Administration or a BTEC in Business. Benefits include generous annual leave, flexible working options, and various employee support services.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible work opportunities

Access to a Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing and support services

Discounts and exclusive gym membership prices

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative or office environment.
• Strong communication skills to present information clearly.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to managers and agencies.
• Handle queries and coordinate mail and supplies.
• Organise meetings and events and manage payments.
• Take accurate minutes during multi-agency meetings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience in an administrative environment

Education

NVQ Administration Level 3 or BTEC Business Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Grade: D scp6 £25,989 to scp11 £28,142
Contract: Permanent 24hrs per week
Role specifics: NVQ Administration Level 3 or BTEC Business Diploma/Certificate or working towards this qualification.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment. If using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application. Ask us about flexible working options to fit with your work/life balance.

Role Overview

You will work closely with managers, health professionals, social workers, and partner agencies to ensure services run smoothly. The role is varied and includes providing efficient administrative support, handling queries, coordinating mail and supplies, organising meetings and events, managing payments, and maintaining information systems. You will also arrange and attend multi‑agency meetings and take accurate minutes. This is a key role within a committed team that takes pride in delivering excellent services and creating strong multi‑agency practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to managers, health professionals, social workers, and partner agencies.
• Handle queries, coordinate mail and supplies, organise meetings and events.
• Manage payments and maintain information systems.
• Arrange and attend multi‑agency meetings and take accurate minutes.

About You

You should have experience working in an administrative or office environment and demonstrate strong communication skills to present information clearly both verbally and in writing. The role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise tasks, and work independently as well as part of a team. You must have good literacy skills and be proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook, with the ability to produce accurate, well‑presented documents. Experience in handling cash and monitoring payments in line with financial procedures is essential, along with the ability to arrange and attend meetings and take accurate minutes.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible work opportunities
• Access to a Pension Scheme
• Range of employee wellbeing and support services
• Exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes

How to Apply

Ready to apply? Then please click Apply and upload your anonymised CV and supporting statement discussing your relevant skills and experience and explain how you believe they make you a strong fit for this role.

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