Temporary Senior Administrator

Office Angels; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is searching for a Senior Administrator in York. This temporary role offers £16.21 per hour and includes a hybrid work arrangement after training. You will manage queries, run reports, and support onboarding as part of a small team. Strong administrative skills and flexibility are essential. The role comes with benefits such as weekly pay and increased holiday entitlement after 12 weeks.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Increased holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Previous experience within public sector, regulatory or education environments would be ideal.
• Capable of running reports and responding to queries.

Responsibilities

• Answering the phone and dealing with queries.
• Managing the regional inbox and responding to queries.
• Running reports and updating spreadsheets.
• Facilitating meetings and assessment/recruitment days.
• Supporting onboarding.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong IT skills

Ability to prioritise and multi-task

Strong Excel skills

Job description

Senior Administrator

We are currently looking for a Senior Administrator to join a public-sector organisation in the city centre of York. This role will start on a temporary basis until the end of 2025 with the possibility to extend.

Start Date & Salary

START DATE: ASAP

£16.21 per hour plus holiday accrual

Full time (37 hours, Monday‑Friday)

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working after completion of training (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)

Temporary contract until the end of the year

York City Centre with free parking on site

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Work/life balance – flexible hours between 8am‑6pm (10am latest start time)
• Holiday entitlement increases to 40.5 days after 12 weeks (32.5 holidays + 8 bank holidays)

Role

Joining a small team of 7 in the York office, you will be:

• Answering the phone and dealing with queries
• Managing the regional inbox and responding to queries
• Running reports and updating spreadsheets
• Facilitating meetings and assessment/recruitment days
• Supporting onboarding

Person Specification

• Strong administration skills
• Previous experience within public sector, regulatory or education environments would be ideal (although not essential)
• Any HR duties would be advantageous
• Capable of running reports and strong Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and multi‑task
• Strong IT skills are a must as well as the ability to pick up new systems and procedures quickly

How to Apply

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