Administration AssistantAre you looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Local Government?
We have an opening for an Administration Assistant to join our client, Warwickshire County Council.
Job Title: Administration Assistant
Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour (Grade E)
Duration: Temporary (9-12 months maternity cover)
Company: Warwickshire County Council
Hours: 15 hours per week, flexible between 9am-5pm
Location: Leamington Spa / Hybrid (minimum 1 day, ideally 2 days in the office)
Start Date: ASAP
What does the job entail?On behalf of Warwickshire County Council, Pertemps Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join the Fire & Rescue Service Response Support Team.
This is a busy and varied role that plays a key part in supporting frontline operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating staffing across fire stations, ensuring appropriate crewing levels are maintained and providing efficient administrative support to the wider team.
You will achieve this by:
Coordinating crewing requirements across Warwickshire fire stations.
Managing busy inboxes and responding to queries.
Maintaining and updating databases and spreadsheets.
Processing and analysing information accurately.
Liaising with colleagues to ensure operational staffing requirements are met.
Providing general administrative support to the Response Support Team.
Building positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
What are we looking for in the ideal candidate?
Previous administration experience.
Strong Microsoft Excel and database management skills.
Experience managing shared inboxes and email correspondence.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Confident working independently and as part of a team.
Interview ProcessSuccessful candidates will be invited to attend an interview and complete an Excel-based assessment.
About us and our clientAs a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will be joining one of the UK's largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to local communities and offers a supportive, collaborative working environment where employees can make a real difference.
If you're an organised administrator with strong Excel skills and enjoy working with people, we'd love to hear from you
