Victims First Administrator

Adecco Portugal; Reading; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability-friendly recruitment

Equal opportunities employer

Reasonable adjustments available

Job summary

Adecco UK & Ireland is seeking an Administration Assistant for a part-time, 20-hour-per-week role in Reading. You will handle correspondence, provide full admin support, prepare meeting materials, manage supplies, and cover colleagues when needed.

The role requires proven admin experience, strong ICT skills with Microsoft Office, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask and adapt to new systems. This is a part-time, temporary position with an hourly rate of £13.45.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administration within a similar environment.
• Strong ICT literacy, especially in Microsoft applications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise effectively, and solve problems independently.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.

Responsibilities

• Be the Voice of Support: Handle incoming correspondence and phone calls with empathy and professionalism, ensuring victims feel heard and valued.
• Master of Administration: Provide full administrative support, including typing, record-keeping, and managing sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Meeting Maestro: Prepare files for meetings, liaise with various parties, and take detailed minutes to capture important discussions.
• Resourceful organiser: Ensure the team is equipped with necessary supplies and manage a variety of tasks to keep the office running smoothly.
• Team Player: Collaborate with colleagues within the OPCC and provide cover during periods of absence.

Skills

Administration

Microsoft Office

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Tools

Data management

Job description

Location

Reading

Contract Details

Contract Type: Temporary | Hourly Rate: £13.45 | Working Pattern: Part-Time 20 hours per week Monday to Friday 4 hours per day Mornings

What You’ll Do

• Be the Voice of Support: Handle incoming correspondence and phone calls with empathy and professionalism, ensuring victims feel heard and valued.
• Master of Administration: Provide full administrative support, including typing, record-keeping, and managing sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Meeting Maestro: Prepare files for meetings, liaise with various parties, and take detailed minutes to capture important discussions.
• Resourceful organiser: Ensure the team is equipped with necessary supplies and manage a variety of tasks to keep the office running smoothly.
• Team Player: Collaborate with colleagues within the OPCC and provide cover during periods of absence.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in administration within a similar environment.
• Strong ICT literacy, especially in Microsoft applications, with the ability to manage data from various sources.
• Excellent communication skills, with a knack for preparing complex reports.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise effectively, and solve problems independently.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Make a tangible difference in the lives of victims by providing essential administrative support.
• Develop your professional skills and gain valuable experience within the public services sector.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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