Administration Assistant

Kirklees Council; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A local health and care partnership is seeking an enthusiastic Administration Assistant for a remote position, requiring some local travel. This 12-month fixed-term role involves supporting a range of health and care workforce programmes. Ideal candidates should be highly organised, proactive, and possess strong communication skills, with experience in administration or project support. The position offers a chance to contribute to meaningful programmes in a supportive team environment. Applications by 8th February 2026.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, coordination or project support is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Able to build positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Organise meetings and workshops.
• Support events and prepare communications.
• Collect data for reporting and liaise with partners.

Skills

Highly organised

Confident communicator

Comfortable using Microsoft Office

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Interest in collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital systems

Job description

Organisations: Kirklees and Calderdale Care Association

Hours: 22.5 Hours (across 3 days per week)

Number of Jobs: 1

Location(s): Remote - Home based with some travel to local / regional locations

Position type: Temporary

Length of contract: 12 months

Advert Wording: Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Kirklees Place System Workforce Team, Kirklees Health and Care Partnership.

Start Date: As soon as possible, to be agreed with the successful candidate

Are you highly organised, proactive and looking for an opportunity to support meaningful system-wide work across health and care? We are looking for a motivated Administration Assistant to join our Kirklees Place Workforce Team for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting role supporting a range of programmes that strengthen, develop and connect the health and care workforce across Kirklees and Calderdale. Working closely with the Kirklees Place Project Coordinator and Workforce Lead, you will provide vital administrative, project and event support to help deliver our Integrated Workforce Strategy.

No two days will be the same. You will be involved in organising meetings and workshops, supporting events, preparing communications, collecting data for reporting, liaising with partners, and helping to coordinate a variety of activities linked to workforce development, wellbeing and leadership.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks
• A confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital systems
• Able to work proactively and build positive working relationships
• Interested in supporting collaborative work across organisations

This role would suit someone with experience in administration, coordination or project support who enjoys working with a wide range of people and contributing to programmes that make a real difference to staff experience and workforce development.

In return, we offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for learning and development, and the chance to be part of an exciting and evolving programme of work across our local health and care system.

If you are enthusiastic, organised and passionate about supporting others, we would love to hear from you.

Kirklees and Calderdale Care Association are an equal opportunities employer.

We know there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability, and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. If you require any assistance or further information, please email

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

To apply for this post, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience will help deliver the key areas of responsibility outlined in the Administration Assistant job description.

Your CV and covering letter should be sent to with the subject ‘Administration Assistant Application’ on or before Sunday 8th February 11:59PM

Interviews will be held on the afternoon of Monday 23rd February 2026. Please ensure you are available.

Closing date 08 February 2026, 11:55 PM