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Generic Administration Assistant (Admin and Clerical)

Job Description

Job Title: Generic Administration Assistant (Admin and Clerical)
Salary: £12.83 P/H PAYE (Inclusive of Holiday Pay) | £14.24 P/H LTD Umbrella
Hours: 18.50 Hours Per Week
Type: Temporary Ongoing
Location: Newton Abbot, TQ12
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday & Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00pm

Join a dynamic and customer-focused team, contributing to the day-to-day administration within the Service Delivery and Improvement department. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of administrative functions while supporting exceptional customer service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Undertake assigned administrative tasks to completion, addressing issues as they arise and ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for the department, providing guidance and resolving inquiries via phone, email, or in person.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including post, scanning, filing, and indexing documents.
  • Maintain and update customer records across multiple systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Council policies.
  • Process applications and complaints, adhering to Council procedures and quality standards.
  • Operate contact center technologies and other systems to effectively manage and document customer interactions.
  • Promote the Council's equality, diversity, and data protection objectives in all aspects of work.


Qualifications and Experience:

  • A Level 2 qualification in administration or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in administrative roles, ideally within local government or public services.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
  • High standard of written and oral communication skills.
  • Understanding of data protection principles and a customer-focused approach to service delivery.


If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk