Admin Assistant - Bank

Admin Assistant
- Staff Bank (Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth, Cramlington, Morpeth)

Job Reference ncc/TP/58/3067/BANK

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Bank

Working Hours: 37

Location: South East Northumberland

Closing Date: 30/06/2026

Job Category: Admin / Secretarial / Customer Services

Region / Division: UK Region

Directorate: Chief Executive's Directorate

We are seeking Admin Assistants to provide admin support to our services in Central and South East Northumberland.

About Staff Bank

Northumberland County Council’s Staff Bank provides a pool of highly skilled temporary workers who are looking for a long-term placement, or who want to work flexibly within the council. If a team needs support due to sickness, common staff shortages, or general vacancies, they call upon registered bank members to fill available assignments. These can be filled via a long-term assignment for up to 12 months or on an ad hoc basis.

Salary wil lbe dependent upon the nature of the work you are asked to undertake.

Maintain information systems such as filing, service, client or asset records, booking systems and reference materials in a manner that ensures accuracy, confidentiality, rapid access and ease of use.

In accordance with service demands provide general office services such as photocopying, collation, fax, lamination, binding and possible reception duties. See attached job description for full details of the roles available.

Other duties appropriate to the nature, level and grade of the post.

You will be a team player with excellent numeracy and literacy skills, who can follow instructions and procedures without constant supervision and work flexibly to cater for the varying demands of this role.

You will have previous experience in an administrative role.

Flexible contract – work and earn alongside your current commitments

Career opportunities
- Build and increase your employability and professional network with the opportunity to gain fixed term and permanent contracts.

Try different roles within the organisation to find your fit.

Develop new skills and enhance current expertise to help supplement your career.

You will be subject to Northumberland County Council's pre-employment checking process which includes a minimum of 2 references covering the past 3 years, health clearance and proof of right to work in the UK and depending on the assignment you may be required to undertake a DBS check.

Where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here

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