Environment Agency Clerical​/Admin Assistant

Environment Agency

Clerical/Admin Assistant (Temporary) until 31/03/27 - chance of extension

Location:

Leeds

Hybrid or Working from home: WFH and will go into office next year when they have a new office but would prefer candidates based in Leeds

Pay - £15.46 per hour, Monday - Friday.

If you enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes-supporting payments, contracts, and queries with care and accuracy-this is a great temporary opportunity with a reputed Government client in Leeds. You ll join a Commercial Assurance service that supports project and programme teams across England, helping deliver excellence in how work is organised and managed.

What you ll be doing:

• Carry out routine contract administration and payment support tasks using well-established procedures
• Check invoices prior to payment and help resolve issues within the payment process
• Generate purchase orders and administer increases to purchase orders using the relevant government system for payments
• Upload contracts to a contract management tool, maintain contract information, and ensure access requirements are correct
• Perform quality assurance checks on contract data so it s accurate and fit for purpose
• Respond to customer and supplier queries via email, Microsoft Teams, and telephone
• Investigate anomalies to help ensure suppliers are paid within agreed time frames

What you ll bring:

• Strong communication skills-clear and confident in both written and spoken form
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and MS Teams
• A confident, organised approach to following agreed processes and producing accurate work
• An interest in developing stronger contractual awareness (we ll support you with training)
• The ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers and Commercial Service Managers

Additional information:

• Full training is provided in the first 3-5 months of your appointment
• Office-based role with the opportunity to request flexible working

Ready to make a genuine difference through reliable administration and support? Apply now to be considered for this temporary Contract Support Officer opportunity in Leeds.

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