Temporary Senior Administrative Assistant

Temporary Senior Administrative Assistant

Location:

Delkia Nexus Centre, Haydock (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)

Job type:
Temporary / 6 months

Contracted hours:
Full time – 36hrs per week (we offer an option to condense full time hours into 4 days Monday – Thursday) / Part time

Salary / rate:
Competitive

We are seeking a Temporary Senior Administrative Assistant to provide administrative assistance and support to Procurement Department within our organisation. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail‑oriented, and possess strong communication skills. This temporary position will involve assisting with various tasks such as data entry, document preparation and other administrative duties as needed.

• Provide administrative support to Procurement Department.
• Assist with data entry tasks including updating databases and spreadsheets.
• Prepare documents, reports, and presentations as requested.
• Handle incoming calls and correspondence, directing inquiries to the appropriate department or individual.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow and efficient operations.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and documents.

• Previous experience in administrative or office support roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tasks and processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

We believe that when recruiting, the right people are not just about skills. If you can demonstrate the skills, we’d also like to see:

• a can‑do attitude with a positive approach to problem solving
• excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all areas of their work
• application of our Core Values in your everyday working life:
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Integrity, trust and accountability
  • Safety and security
  • Client Focused
  • Positive social value and impact
  • Continuous Improvement

• 23 days holiday, plus 3 discretionary days to cover the Christmas closedown period (plus Bank Holidays)
• Birthday Day Off (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Healthcare cash plan – allowing you to reclaim the cost of everyday healthcare
• Employers pension contributions of 5%
• Free onsite parking
• Free refreshments and fruit in the workplace
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Professional Membership fees (required for your role)

If this is the right role for you and you’re ready to join our team, please apply in writing with your CV and a covering email explaining why you’re the right person for the role.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We take the security requirements of our industry, client and customers very seriously so before joining the team you’ll be required to undertake a number of checks. Depending on your role, you may be subject to UK national security vetting restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and satisfy requirements for national security vetting clearance as appropriate to the role applied for.

We believe in equality, diversity and inclusion and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch to discuss.

All applications received will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence and restricted to those involved in the recruitment process.

Delkia has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any unsolicited CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Delkia and any terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void. Of such CVs will be null and void.