Do you have experience in administration and are looking for a temporary 3 month contract with Newport County Council? We are looking for someone to provide high quality business support, management information, and administrative functions to support the service.
Key information:
Job role - Admin Assistant
Pay rate - £14.36 per hour
Contract type - Temporary 3 months (possibly longer)
Location - Newport Council - NP19 0ES
Start date - 14th July 2025
Key responsibilities include:
- Financial System Management: Operating and maintaining financial systems, ensuring adherence to policies and guidelines. This includes identifying and recovering overpayments and agreeing payment plans.
- Procurement and Payments: Ensuring goods and services are acquired via agreed methods and making payments using a Newport City Council credit card according to policies.
- Performance Information: Managing, maintaining, and verifying performance information through systems, including analysis and report production.
- Communication and Support: Communicating with partner agencies, colleagues, and management to provide information, help, and advice. Acting as a first point of contact for teams to provide guidance and resolve queries.
- Meeting Management: Arranging meetings, producing accurate minutes, recording decisions, and carrying out associated tasks.
- Project Support: Supporting and assisting with service projects.
Qualifications:
- A Level standard or equivalent, or substantial relevant administrative experience in an office environment.
Knowledge:
- Standard computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, emails).
- Data Protection principles.
Experience:
- Previous administrative or financial experience in an office environment.
- Proven experience taking minutes at meetings.
- Excellent IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office in a business environment.
- Experience working with finance (making payments, inputting/analysing financial information).
Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to analyse and present information clearly.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills (tactful and diplomatic).
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service demands.
- Understanding and respecting confidentiality principles.
If you feel this is the role for you, then apply today!
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
...
