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Administrative Assistant - Office Administration Support Role

£16.3 - £19.2 per hourEstimated

Administrative Assistant

Office Administration Support Role

About the Role

We are currently hiring for an Administrative Assistant position for individuals who are organized, dependable, and able to keep day-to-day office tasks moving smoothly. This role is well suited to someone who takes pride in staying organized, handling routine administrative work carefully, and supporting a professional team environment.

The position includes a combination of administrative support, document preparation, record maintenance, scheduling assistance, and general office coordination. The right candidate will be comfortable managing multiple routine tasks, following established processes, and completing work with accuracy and consistency.

This opportunity is a strong fit for applicants who want to continue building experience in administration and office support. It also offers room to grow over time for candidates who demonstrate reliability, good communication, and steady performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support for daily office operations

  • Prepare, organize, and maintain documents, records, and files

  • Enter and update information in internal systems and spreadsheets

  • Assist with scheduling, calendars, and routine coordination tasks

  • Support clerical duties such as data entry, document tracking, and file management

  • Review completed work for accuracy and completeness

  • Help maintain organized workflows and administrative processes

  • Carry out assigned support tasks in a timely and professional manner

Requirements

  • Reliable transportation to and from the workplace, if required

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to stay organized and manage routine responsibilities

  • Professional attitude and dependable work habits

  • Ability to follow instructions and maintain consistency in daily tasks

Preferred Skills

  • Previous experience in administration, clerical support, office assistance, or coordination is an asset

  • Comfortable using email, spreadsheets, documents, and office software

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Clear written and verbal communication

  • Ability to handle recurring tasks with accuracy and care

  • Professional, steady, and team-oriented approach

Compensation and Growth

This position offers a competitive starting wage based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit. There is also room for growth over time for candidates who show strong performance, reliability, and the ability to take on additional responsibilities.

Apply

If you are interested in an Administrative Assistant position and can bring organization, accuracy, and dependable support to a professional office environment, we encourage you to apply.

Vacancy posted 16 days ago
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