Senior Administration Assistant

We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced Administrative Assistant to join our clients Fleet Team. If you have call handling experience, excellent communication skills, Microsoft office experience and thrive in a busy administrative environment, this role could be a great fit for you.

Company: Leicestershire County Council.

Location: County Hall, Glenfield

Duration: Temporary cover (approximately 2 months, may be longer)

About the Role:

In this varied administrative role, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including:

• Answering Calls: Efficiently handle incoming calls.
• Timesheet Management: Input and maintain timesheets.
• Spreadsheet Maintenance: Keeping spreadsheets up-to-date.
• Mail Sorting: Organize incoming and outgoing mail.
• Equipment Distribution: Coordinate information and equipment distribution between County Hall and various transport depots.
• Staff Communication: Compile and distribute relevant information to staff.
• Minibus Bookings: Manage bookings for minibus hire.
• Uniform Orders: Process uniform orders.
• Driver Interaction: Meet with drivers and issue necessary paperwork or equipment from County Hall.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: A good standard of education, including English and Mathematics Grade A-C or equivalent.
• Call Handling Experience: Previous experience in call handling.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Administrative Systems: Proficiency in using administrative systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Clerical Tasks: Familiarity with word processing, filing, photocopying, and data inputting.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Team Player: A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Language Requirement: Fluent English (essential due to Part 7 of the Immigration Act, 2016).

Additional Information:

• Location: This office-based role is situated at Leicestershire County Council, Glenfield full time. 

If you are ready to contribute to the team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and apply below.