Administrator

Administrative Assistant - East Sussex County Council

• Location: Lewes
• Pay Rate: 13.05 per hour PAYE
• Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10am - 2pm (some flexibility may be available)
• Contract: Temporary - up to 3 months

About the Role

Adecco are proud to be recruiting on behalf of East Sussex County Council for an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to a busy team based in Lewes.

This role is ideal for someone who is organised, professional, and confident in handling a variety of administrative tasks. You'll be part of a friendly and dedicated environment where your skills will help the team deliver vital services to the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support, ensuring colleagues are assisted in delivering efficient services.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and phone calls, maintaining excellent communication standards.
• Take accurate meeting minutes and distribute them appropriately.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documentation.
• Input, update, and maintain data accurately in computer systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Maintain both paper and electronic filing systems.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external agencies, ensuring information is shared appropriately and in line with council procedures.
• Support managers with diary management, meeting coordination, and event organisation.
• Assist in maintaining office property, equipment, and facilities.

About You

You'll bring strong organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. You will be confident using Microsoft Office packages and have a good eye for detail.

Essential skills and knowledge include:

• Experience in administrative duties, including minute taking and data entry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and equality principles.
• Confident use of office equipment (photocopier, scanner, fax, etc.).

Why Join East Sussex County Council?

You'll be joining a supportive and inclusive team dedicated to public service. This role offers a great opportunity to build on your administrative experience within a respected local authority while contributing to services that make a real difference in the community.

Interested?
Apply today through Adecco to take the next step in your career with East Sussex County Council.

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