Administrative Assistant

3 months contract with a Local Authority (University of Central Lancashire)

A temporary opportunity has arisen for an experienced Administrative Assistant to support a busy department during a peak in workload.

This role requires a proactive and organised individual to provide high-quality administrative and clerical support ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Deliver general administrative support including managing emails correspondence filing and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and data entry using internal systems and databases.
• Provide front‑line customer service via phone email and in person responding to queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Support meetings by preparing agendas taking minutes and coordinating schedules.
• Assist with processing invoices purchase orders and basic finance‑related tasks.
• Liaise with other departments staff and stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and workflow.
• Help organise and maintain physical and digital filing systems.
• Undertake any other administrative tasks as required to support the department during peak workload periods.

• Previous experience in a general administrative or clerical role within a busy office environment.
• Strong IT literacy particularly in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) and confident working with internal systems or databases.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and service users.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Demonstrated experience managing time effectively to meet deadlines.

This is a full‑time role working 36.25 hours per week running initially from 20th October 2025 to 13th January 2026 based on‑site during standard office hours (08 : 0015 : 30).

Employment Type

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Full Time

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 15 - 15