Administrator

Role: Administrator
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Contract Type: Temporary- 3 months
Hourly Rate: From -14.49ph
Working Pattern: Full Time. Monday-Friday 8:45AM-5:00PM. Hybrid working.

Adecco are on the lookout for an experienced and organised Administrator to join our clients team within the education sector. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a knack for keeping things running smoothly, this role is perfect for you!

Your Role:
As an Administrator, you''ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the office. Helping to support both staff and students. If you enjoy multitasking and have a cheerful disposition, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to and resolve sensitive or complex issues and enquiries from staff, students and external stakeholders, escalating issues to senior colleagues when needed.
• Collate, record, store and archive data and information to required standards to ensure the accuracy and safety of information.
• Using the relevant processes and specialist systems for the area, prepare reports and other materials using a variety of standard and non-standard formats and software.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations relating to department processes and information systems in order to continually improve services.
• Collect, analyse and interpret data, and draw conclusions from information.
• Review and investigate issues and identify trends and solutions, referring the most difficult concerns to senior colleagues.
• Participate in the planning and organisation of internal and external activities/events.
• Prioritise own work activities for the weeks ahead, to ensure operational efficiency.
• Monitor budgets, report variances and highlight areas of potential overspend or concern.
• Follow established ordering procedures to ensure adequate resources are available to meet work requirements.
• Maintain financial and/or stock records and review data to contribute to resource planning.
• Maintain a network of contacts, drawing on support and advice from others to resolve problems when necessary.
• Oversee a comprehensive administrative service for departmental committees/team meetings.
• Work closely with Professional Services across site to ensure effective working practices exist.
• Participate in project and working groups as appropriate.

What We''re Looking For:

• Previous experience in an administrative role is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with various stakeholders
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365, including Word, and Excel
• Understanding and awareness of confidentiality and its importance

Why Adecco:

* Annual leave entitlement
* Perks at work - discount vouchers and points to spend
* Support program with 24/7 helpline
* Eye care vouchers
* Competitive pension scheme

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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