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Connect2Hampshire
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Southampton, Hampshire
Senior Administrative Assistant
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Contract Type: Contract |
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Salary: £9.00 per hour |
Overview
Are you available immediately and looking for the next challenge in your career? Hampshire County Council are currently recruiting for a Senior Administrative Assistant based in Southampton to start as soon as possible on a 6 month part time temporary contract We are looking for a dedicated admin professional to assist with internal, recruitment compliance checks within the home. This will require attention to detail, liaison with Hampshire County Council's recruitment services and candidates within the recruitment pipeline As a Senior Administrative Assistant , your duties will include:- Maintaining a high standard of customer service Ensure queries are dealt with efficiently, referring them to senior staff where appropriate Ensuring information is up to date; and maintaining relevant spreadsheets Managing diaries and co-ordinating interviews Effectively managing information systems Meeting stringent deadlines in respect of handling documentation Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Good IT knowledge including Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel Diplomatic and sensitive approach to callers, some who may be irate or distressed Experience of a similar role within the private and/ or public sector Previous general administrative experience Well-developed analytical skills to assess and prioritise levels of urgency Effective communication skills Ability to be confident and assertive in an appropriate manner, whilst remaining calm under pressure Ability to work alone and as part of a team and understand the need for contribution and flexibility Ability to use initiative to solve day-to-day problems as they arise within given parameters Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience GCSE Grade C in Maths and English (Functional skills level 2) Understanding of safer recruitment and checks Understanding of safeguarding and impact Understanding of HCC IT systems. Additional Information:- The role of Senior Administrative Assistant is a 6 month temporary position to start as soon as possible The working hours are 23 per week, working 3 days which are negotiated The hourly rate on the role is £9.55 This role is subject to a Criminal Record background check Connect2Hampshire, part of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.