Administration Support Officer

Your new company

You will be joining a well-established organisation within the public sector, supporting a busy Revenues & Benefits team. The organisation is known for its structured processes, collaborative working environment, and commitment to delivering high-quality services to the local community. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a stable and supportive team.

Your new role

As an Administration Support Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Revenues & Benefits department through efficient and accurate administrative support.
Your responsibilities will include:

Processing, printing, sorting and checking documents and correspondence
Running, reviewing and distributing system reports to support team activity
Maintaining spreadsheets and producing data outputs such as tables and charts
Managing shared inboxes, importing and forwarding emails appropriately
Supporting finance-related admin, including Direct Debits, invoices and purchase orders
Scanning, indexing and managing post and document systems
Liaising with internal teams, customers and external organisations as required
Monitoring stationery stock and organising confidential waste disposal This is a process-driven, detail-focused role, where accuracy and organisation are key to success.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous administrative experience within a busy office environment
Strong IT skills, including experience using spreadsheets and office systems
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling data
Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads
Strong communication and teamwork skills when liaising with colleagues and external contacts
A proactive and conscientious approach, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and processesExperience within a public sector or revenues/benefits environment is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What you'll get in return

Part-time hours: 22 hours per week across 4 days, with flexibility
Opportunity for hybrid working following an initial training period
A structured and supportive working environment with clear processes
Valuable experience within the public sector
Initial 3-4 month contract with potential for extensionWhat you need to do now

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