Temporary Administrator

Niyaa People; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary contract

Office-based role

Job summary

Niyaa People is seeking a proactive Temporary Administrator to join a busy team in Burton upon Trent. The role runs for 6-8 weeks with an immediate start, supporting customer communications, data entry and day-to-day admin tasks in a fast-paced office.

You'll work alongside Contract Managers, Site Managers and Quantity Surveyors, handling high volumes of admin tasks, Excel spreadsheets and records while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous administration or data-entry experience.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using spreadsheets and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good telephone and written communication skills.
• The ability to work at pace, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach and the ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly.
• A flexible, team-focused attitude and the confidence to get stuck in from day one.

Responsibilities

• Contacting customers by telephone to provide updates and obtain information.
• Updating spreadsheets, databases and internal records accurately.
• Preparing and issuing customer notification letters.
• Following an agreed no-access process and recording actions appropriately.
• Providing general administrative support to Contract Managers, Site Managers and Quantity Surveyors.
• Managing a high volume of administrative tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth running of daily operations.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Join a busy and well-established team in Burton upon Trent in this temporary Administrator role, offering an immediate start and an initial contract of 6-8 weeks. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator to provide essential support during a busy period, helping ensure customer communications, data entry and day-to-day administrative processes run smoothly.

You’ll be working alongside Contract Managers, Site Managers and Quantity Surveyors, supporting the team with a high volume of administrative tasks. This role would suit someone who can work at pace, learn new processes quickly and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced office environment.

We’d love to hear from anyone with a background as an Administrator, Administration Assistant, Data Entry Clerk, Customer Service Administrator or Office Assistant, particularly those who are confident using spreadsheets, contacting customers and maintaining accurate records.

As a Temporary Administrator, you will be:

• Contacting customers by telephone to provide updates and obtain information.
• Updating spreadsheets, databases and internal records accurately.
• Preparing and issuing customer notification letters.
• Following an agreed no-access process and recording actions appropriately.
• Providing general administrative support to Contract Managers, Site Managers and Quantity Surveyors.
• Managing a high volume of administrative tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth running of daily operations.

I’d love to speak to anyone who has:

• Previous experience in administration, data entry or a similar office-based role.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using spreadsheets and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good telephone and written communication skills.
• The ability to work at pace, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach and the ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly.
• A flexible, team-focused attitude and the confidence to get stuck in from day one.

Experience within housing, property services, repairs or construction would be advantageous, but candidates with strong general administration experience are encouraged to apply.

Key requirements for this Temporary Administrator role:

• Previous administration or data-entry experience.
• Availability to start as soon as possible.
• The ability to work on-site in Burton upon Trent, Monday to Friday.
• Confidence handling customer information and maintaining accurate records.

The role is offering the following benefits:

• An initial 6-8-week temporary contract.
• Consistent weekday working hours.
• The opportunity to gain experience within a busy property services environment.
• The chance to support an established team during a period of high demand.

This role is offering the National Minimum Wage.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (37.5 hours per week).

Travel & Location

This role is based in Burton upon Trent and is office-based, working alongside the wider operational team. Candidates should be able to commute to the office reliably and be available to start as soon as possible.