Full time Temporary

Business Support Administrator

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts
Liberton, EH16 6SQ
money-bag £14.51 per hour
Posted: 24 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 23 September 2026
Ref: 60725738

About the Role

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts seeks a Business Support Administrator for a public sector client in Liberton (EH16). This full-time, temporary position offers £14.51 per hour and runs Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:45, fully office-based. Starting ASAP, the role involves booking funerals with precise record-keeping, plus accurate data entry. You will handle calls from funeral directors, families, and celebrants, managing enquiries and complaints with professionalism and sensitivity. General administrative duties support the wider team. Ideal candidates possess sharp attention to detail, strong organisational abilities, and confident communication skills. Prior experience in a similar administrative capacity is beneficial for this sensitive and structured environment.

Pertemps are working with our public sector client to recruit a Business Support Administrator on a temporary basis.
📍 Location: Edinburgh (EH16)
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:45 (fully office-based)
💷 Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour
📅 Duration: Temporary ongoing 
🔑 Start Date: ASAP
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Booking in funerals and ensuring all information is recorded accurately.
  • Data entry and maintaining accurate records.
  • Handling incoming calls from funeral directors, families, celebrants, and other contacts.
  • Managing enquiries and complaints professionally and sensitively.
  • Providing general administrative support to the wider team.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
  • Have excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
  • Are a confident and professional communicator.
  • Can handle sensitive situations with empathy and discretion.
  • Are comfortable managing a busy workload and using computer systems.
📩 Apply today directly via this advert.

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