Administrative Support

About the role

This position provides dedicated administrative support to the Head of Department, Divisional Commander and senior management team. Working on‑site in Hutton, Preston, you will help keep schedules running smoothly and ensure confidential documents are handled securely.

Key responsibilities

• Provide general administrative assistance as directed by senior management.
• Undertake secretarial tasks such as dictation, word processing, document copying and circulation.
• Manage and coordinate diaries for the departmental senior management team.
• Handle telephone and personal enquiries with tact and diplomacy.
• Prepare and distribute timely management information on performance and resource utilisation.
• Support additional duties consistent with the grading of the post.

Required profile

• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work confidentially with sensitive information.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Word processing

What we offer

• £13.45 per hour, paid weekly.
• Access to Reed’s discount club.
• Public‑sector environment with onsite parking and canteen.