1633 Administration jobs in Lambeth

Role Purpose:

To provide an administrative support service to operational and management teams within Adult Social Care that enables the smooth running of day-to-day activities. To work collaboratively with team members in delivering the directorate's aim to provide personalised services for Adults in the community.

Work Context:

Administrative assistants play a key role in the provision of a high quality and responsive business support service to teams and front line staff. They will need to work in a flexible and supportive manner with a range of staff in the team, depending on team requirements. Depending on the team within which the post holder works, they may be required to undertake additional specific responsibilities to assist in the effective delivery of services. There may also be a need for them to be an initial point of contact within the team and forward enquiries in line with local procedures.

Line management responsibility:

The post holder will work as a member of a team and will not hold direct line management responsibilities.

Representative Accountabilities:

Analysis, Reporting & Documentation

* Ensure information and records are processed and stored to agreed procedures.

* Assist in providing and manipulating basic data for statistical and other reports. May run and present standard reports.

* Prepare and dispatch a range of standard correspondence/documents to ensure an efficient response to enquiries and timely conclusion of any process connected with the defined area of activity.

Customer Service & Support

* Deliver a range of administrative and/or customer/consultancy services in support of existing systems or processes to agreed standards, to maximise service quality and continuity.

* Receive and respond to everyday enquiries from customers to provide a timely, courteous and efficient service.

Planning & Organising

* Support a group of senior staff, ensuring confidentiality, and assisting in the effective organisation of internal/external meetings and activities to support a high standard of office organisation.

* Assess the range and volume of work to be undertaken for the days ahead and plan to ensure it is completed to time and to an appropriate standard.

Finance/Resource Management

* Follow established ordering procedures to ensure adequate resources are available to meet work requirements. Work with others

* Receive visitors and provide/request basic information in a courteous manner to promote a positive image of the work unit.

Duties for all Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation.

Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity.

Health, Safety & Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Experience and Personal Characteristics:

* Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level.

* Familiar with one or more of the specific processes used in business, financial or HR administration.

* Ability to apply relevant health and safety, equality and diversity, and other county/service policies and procedures.

* Competent in a range of IT tools.

* Ability to work with others to provide excellent customer service.

* Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with staff and customers.

* Able to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities. * Experience of working in a busy office environment

Role Summary:

To provide an administrative support service to our adult social care team to enable a smooth running of day-to-day activities.

To work collaboratively with team members in delivering the directorate's aim to provide personalised services for Adults in the community.

To be able to work in a flexible and supportive manner with a range of staff in the team, as well as being the first point of contact within the team.

They will be able to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and customers confidently.

Confident answering phone calls - able to transfer calls where appropriate and document messages onto systems when required.

Confident with all Microsoft Packages, notably Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word.

Aware of and adheres to GDPR processes.

Works well alone and in a team. Will ask for help if required.

Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with staff and customers.

Able to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities.

Experience of working in a busy office environment.

They will be subject to supervision but will be expected to organise their own workload and set their own priorities within short, e.g. day-to-day timescales

Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Location: Ilford, Essex

Are you a detail-driven administrator looking for something a little different?

A world-renowned manufacturer is offering a unique opportunity to bring your organisational skills into a fast-paced environment that's anything but ordinary.

You'll play a vital role in the smooth running of their busy laboratory, supporting technical teams with essential administrative tasks. From managing bookings and stock levels to coordinating audits and inspections, your work will help ensure our lab meets the highest international standards.

You don't need a science degree to thrive with them. What matters is your ability to stay organised, communicate clearly, and maintain accuracy in everything you do. If you've worked in a busy admin role before, especially one with a focus on quality or compliance, you'll fit right in.

• Sharp attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Confident with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in admin (technical/scientific environment a bonus, but not essential)

• Be part of a company with international reach and a reputation for excellence
• Enjoy a role that's structured, varied, and genuinely rewarding
• Job security with long standing company (50+ years)
• Company pension scheme
• Death-in-service benefit
• Private Health scheme (qualify after 6 months service)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

This bank position has a starting salary of 14.72 per hour, plus an additional 2.20 per hour annual leave allowance.

We are excited to be hiring a Bank Administration Assistant to support our fantastic Mole Valley Locality team based in Pippbrook, Dorking.

This is a bank position and hours will be mutually agreed between the successful candidate and the Hiring Manager.

Rewards and Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

Our Mole Valley Locality Team is part of the Adults Wellbeing and Health Partnership Directorate. We support our local residents to be in control of their lives and live as independently as possible.

The team is made up of around 50 staff including Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and support staff, and we are headed up by a Team Manager and Senior Manager. We are a very supportive team who enjoy seeing our colleagues thrive.

We are now looking for Bank Administration Assistant who can provide comprehensive administrative support to our Adult Social Care team. This is a highly varied role, where no two days are the same, however you will always have the full support of your colleagues.

In this role you will undertake general administrative duties to provide support to a specialised operational team within Adult Social Care, helping to keep our service users and staff members safe. This will include receiving calls, therefore you will need to be a clear and confident communicator.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Experience in a high volume call taking or customer facing environment
• Solid background in administration
• Excellent customer service and listening skills
• Confident, organised and proactive approach to work
• Attention to detail, time management and ability to maintain high standards of accuracy under pressure
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft applications (Teams, Outlook, Excel and Word)

This is a rolling advert. Applications will be reviewed regularly and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

The Firm
A leading London law firm are seeking an Administration Assistant to join their busy and growing team in their West End office.

The Role
The successful Administration Assistant will provide a range of administrative and file management tasks. Duties to include:

• Scanning and saving documents into the document management system
• Completing and binding documents
• Creating and preparing court bundles and sales packs
• Ensuring online registers are up to date
• Assisting with processing expenses
• General administrative duties such as filing and photocopying

This Administration Assistant opportunity is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm.

Required experience

• Previous Administration experience (desirable)

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Excellent benefits package

To be considered for this opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Our client is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join their team. As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide essential support to ensure smooth day-to-day office operations while contributing to excellent customer care. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to develop their skills in a professional environment.

Company Benefits:

• Onsite parking
• Flexible working
• Personal development- help developing your role, exam support including guidance, study leave and the cost of study
• Accrue additional holiday for extra hours worked
• Life cover
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify application details with the new business team.
• Update and maintain client and financial records.
• Manage database accuracy and organisation.
• Handle mail, correspondence, and client communications.
• Assist with scheduling and administrative tasks.
• Respond to phone enquiries professionally.
• Provide general office support to consultants.

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Knowledge of efficient office processes and best practices.
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills.
• Able to multitask and manage workloads to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in numeracy and Microsoft Office.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior professionals and high-net-worth clients.
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

Administrative Assistant London (Office based )
Salary: Competitive, circa 30,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, ideally 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About the Role
We are seeking a bright, proactive Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and collaborative London office of a global law firm. This varied role is ideal for someone with some office experience who is eager to learn, highly organised, and enjoys supporting a team in a no-politics, positive environment.
You will work closely with the Managing Partner to ensure smooth daily operations, provide general admin support, and occasionally liaise with our offices in Southern Europe and Latin America.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide administrative support to the Managing Partner, including diary management and meeting coordination.
* Arrange and prepare meeting rooms for internal and external visitors.
* Assist with basic IT troubleshooting for office equipment.
* Maintain office supplies and ensure a tidy, organised working environment.
* Liaise with building management and external suppliers for facilities needs.
* Support business development activities: organise BD meetings, prepare presentations, and help identify opportunities.
* Handle general correspondence across the firm.
* Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes.
About You
* Some prior office experience.
* Bright, proactive, and detail-oriented with a "can-do" attitude.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Comfortable managing multiple tasks with strong organisational skills.
* IT savvy and willing to learn basic troubleshooting.
* Interest in business development or marketing support (desirable).
* Language skills in French, Italian, or Spanish are a strong plus.

Why Join Us
* Work in a small, friendly London office within a global law firm.
* Enjoy a collaborative, supportive culture with no office politics.
* Gain valuable exposure to international business operations.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

The Firm
A leading London law firm are seeking an Administration Assistant to join their busy and growing team in their West End office.

The Role
The successful Administration Assistant will provide a range of administrative and file management tasks. Duties to include:

• Scanning and saving documents into the document management system
• Completing and binding documents
• Creating and preparing court bundles and sales packs
• Ensuring online registers are up to date
• Assisting with processing expenses
• General administrative duties such as filing and photocopying

This Administration Assistant opportunity is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm.

Required experience

• Previous Administration experience (desirable)

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Excellent benefits package

To be considered for this opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Job Role – Administration Assistant

Department – Administration

Reporting to – Office Manager

Monday to Friday – 8am to 5.30pm (37.5 hours p/w)

We are looking for an Administration Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis to help support all business functions.

You will work closely alongside all departments, and managers, in a variety of tasks and responsibilities, with the core focus being on helping support the smooth running of the centre in Gatwick, and exam invigilation.

Your duties/responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

· Set up, and invigilation of, computer-based exams in the Gatwick centre.

· Opening and closing of the Gatwick centre, which will involve maintaining clean and safe facilities. For example, ensuring there are sufficient supplies and that the rooms are clean and tidy.

· Monitoring and communicating with enquiries, and providing assistance on study paths for those enquiring, through to successful booking

· Processing course bookings in line with company processes

· Supporting learners with material and content enquiries, maintaining the online learning system to ensure learners have access to the correct material

· Maintaining in house learner management systems with accurate learner information

· Supporting the tutor team through the set up of classroom and class logistics, as well as the printing and sourcing of course material

Further ad hoc tasks are likely to appear within the role as business needs arise. The above is an indication of the tasks within the role and is not intended as an exhaustive list.

It’s important to note that the Gatwick premises is a growing centre and although you will be part of the larger South East team, much of your day-to-day work will be lone working.

Key skills/experience:

· Previous administration and office experience is essential with proven independent and team working skills.

· Excellent and professional interpersonal and communication skills to both internal and external stakeholders.

· Highly organised with a good eye for detail, and the ability to manage your time well.

· The ability to work pro-actively.

· Comfortable with working in a small team.

· Good and demonstratable knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.

Requirements

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (based on fulltime hours) PLUS bank holidays
• Hybrid working available, equipment provided for homeworking
• Flexible-working positive employer with a range of family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour confidential access to counselling and support services
• Competitive Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Long term career prospects in a growing company
• Employee perks including a range of discounts to suit your lifestyle

First Intuition are dedicated to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles require reference checks, an enhanced DBS, and online searches in line with KCSIE guidelines. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

First Intuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and adhere to our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy, which can be viewed here . 

We are a disability confident employer, committed to equal opportunities for all applicants. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Credit Administration Manager

Our London client in the Banking sector is seeking a Credit Administration Manager to join the team as soon as possible on permanent basis with a salary of 50,000 on offer. This role comes with a great perks package including generous holiday.

What does the role entail?
Working as the Credit Administration Manager the job holder will handle and assist to manage all aspects of the credit administration processes to ensure they are accurately and effectively executed and that the Banks policy and guidelines are adhered to in full compliance with procedures and applicable regulations. It requires a very hands on approach to follow through the cycle from the point of pre-facility granting support to post completion follow up and ongoing facilities servicing. As the Manager, the job holder is also expected to facilitate the impalement of solicitors and valuers, maintaining MI and contribute to ongoing process improvement, coach and mentor junior/less experienced staff.

What skills will you have?
* Proven experience (5+ years) in credit administration with local banks engaging in Buy to Let (residential and commercial) & SME banking product, working capital facilities.
* Strong understanding of documentation, security perfection, regulatory and property due diligence requirements
* Experience of process and technology solutions for risk mitigation & control.
* Knowledge in Islamic lending - desirable but not essential

What is on offer?
This permanent position as a Credit Administration Manager, is the opportunity to join a supportive but hardworking team. The salary on offer is 50,000 per annum. A great incentive package is also available.

How to apply?
To be considered for this Credit Administration Manager position please click apply now.