Administrator​/Receptionist

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of East Sussex County Council for an experienced and motivated Business Administrator to join their team.

• Job Title: Business Administrator
• Employer: East Sussex County Council
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Pay Rate:
  • 13.47 per hour (PAYE)
  • 17.35 per hour (Umbrella)
• Location: Dorset Road in Bexhill

Please note: Due to the nature of the role and its location, a Enhanced DBS with Barred Lists for Adults & Children is essential
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This role provides vital administrative and reception support to ensure the smooth running of services within the Council. You will play a key part in maintaining accurate records, responding to enquiries, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a professional and welcoming environment.

You will also be supporting a team that makes a meaningful difference to the local community, including interacting with staff working both onsite and remotely.

• Providing reception cover and greeting visitors.
• Responding to email and telephone enquiries professionally.
• Data entry, record maintenance, photocopying, scanning, and general admin tasks.
• Drafting correspondence and preparing basic reports.
• Maintaining filing systems and departmental information.
• Minute-taking for routine meetings.
• Supporting managers with diary management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Using MS Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools effectively.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with excellent customer service skills
• Able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Comfortable using various IT systems
• Professional, reliable, and adaptable
• Understands confidentiality and can work with sensitivity

If you meet the requirements and are looking for a rewarding administrative role within a supportive public-sector environment, apply today via Adecco.

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