Administrative Assistant

BB1 Blackburn, North West CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

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3 months contract with a Local Authority (University of Central Lancashire) Job Summary: • A temporary opportunity has arisen for an experienced Administrative Assistant to support a busy department during a peak in workload.• This role requires a proactive and organised individual to provide high-quality administrative and clerical support, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Deliver general administrative support including managing emails, correspondence, filing, and documentation.• Maintain accurate records and data entry using internal systems and databases.• Provide front-line customer service via phone, email, and in person, responding to queries in a professional and timely manner.• Support meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and coordinating schedules.• Assist with processing invoices, purchase orders, and basic finance-related tasks.• Liaise with other departments, staff, and stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and workflow.• Help organise and maintain physical and digital filing systems.• Undertake any other administrative tasks as required to support the department during peak workload periods.Skills/Experience: • Previous experience in a general administrative or clerical role within a busy office environment.• Strong IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and confident working with internal systems or databases.• Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and service users.• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.• Proven ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.• Demonstrated experience managing time effectively to meet deadlines.Additional Information: • This is a full-time role working 36.25 hours per week, running initially from 20th October 2025 to 13th January 2026, based on-site during standard office hours (08:00–15:30).
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Administrative Assistant Grade E

Preston, North West £12 Hourly Akhirah Ltd

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Description

Purpose

To assist and provide day to day administrative support to the Senior Leadership and wider Estates team.

To provide a first point of contact for internal and external customers, by ensuring all Estates Services Helpdesk, Reception, Car Parking, and general enquiries are dealt with and resolved by utilising the relevant software.

Duties

  1. To arrange and service meetings, prepare agendas, minute meetings, distribute action sheets, maintain records, and check actions taken as and when necessary.
  2. Provide general and technical administrative support to Estate Services under the instruction of Project Officers and Senior Managers, to include:
    • the processing of Purchase Orders and Invoices, 
    • supporting Contractor Management meetings and Contractor Control processes, 
    • the maintenance of records, assisting in the production of specifications and quotations and general contract documentation,
    • ordering goods and materials as requested 
    • general coordination of all information held on Suppliers.
  3. Respond to internal and external phone, email and reception enquiries relating to Estate Services, the Helpdesk, Car Parking and Vehicle administration, ensuring all issues are dealt with in a courteous, timely and professional manner.
  4. Process project work, urgent reactive and planned preventative maintenance requests, working with the Maintenance Team and notifying Contractors for the work to be completed. Assist in ensuring all work is Value for Money, managing specific Contractor and Supplier processes.
  5. Operate the bookings systems for the University visitor parking reservations and organise parking books for internal and external events and conferences, in liaison with other departments within and external to Estate Services.
  6. Maintain the University’s monthly events master list in liaison with the Car Park Controllers.
  7. Utilise the appropriate software to ensure all Car Parking permit requests are processed, to include the management of the database and liaising with colleagues across the University to ensure accurate staff salary deductions.
  8. To be mindful of regulations and legislation on both GDPR and Freedom of Information and to Safeguard Standards of Security/Confidentiality.
  9. With regards to the nature of your role and its impact upon our students, make an active contribution to and support the improvement of the student experience.
  10. Undertake other relevant duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade of the post.

Person Specification

 Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (Essential)

  • Experience of providing technical administrative support to a large multidisciplinary team; including experience of complex diary management and taking minutes (Application/Interview).
  • Experience and confidence in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of packages, databases, electronic diary and filing systems (Application/Interview).
  • Experience of working in an environment with a high degree of customer contact (Application/Interview).
  • A range of GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning (Application).
  • Ability to work consistently under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines (Application/Interview).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to research, organise, analyse, and present information both verbally and in the form of reports (Application/Interview).
  • Ability to work unsupervised or as a member of a team and to exercise judgement and initiative (Application/Interview).
  • An understanding of and demonstrable commitment to the University’s Values of Achieving Together, Being Proud, Creating Opportunity and Supporting All, as a framework for decisions, actions, and behaviours (Application/Interview).

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (Desirable)

  • Experience of finance, purchase ledger experience, data collection and project administration (Application/Interview).
  • Experience of Estate Services/Professional Estates consultancy office environments (Application/Interview).
  • Experience of working in Higher Education or other similar multi-site complex organisation (Application/Interview)
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Administrative Assistant Admin Work From Home - Part Time Focus Group Panelists

Yealand Conyers, North West ApexFocusGroup

Posted 13 days ago

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Now accepting applicants for Focus Group studies. Earn up to £700 per week part-time working from home. Must register to see if you qualify. No Customer Service Representative Agent experience needed.

Customer Service Representative Agent Work From Home - Part Time Remote Focus Group Panelists

Our company is seeking individuals to participate in National & Local Paid Focus Groups, Clinical Trials, and Market Research assignments.

With most of our paid focus group studies, you have the option to participate remotely online or in-person. This is a great way to earn additional income from the comfort of your home.

Compensation:
£5 - 20 (per 1 hour session)
50 - 00 (multi-session studies)
Job Requirements:
Show up at least 10 mins before discussion start time.
Participate by completing written and oral instructions.
Complete written survey provided for each panel.
MUST actually use products and/or services, if provided. Then be ready to discuss PRIOR to meeting date.
Qualifications:
Must have either a smartphone with working camera or desktop/laptop with webcam
Must have access to high speed internet connection
Desire to fully participate in one or several of the above topics
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Customer service representative agent experience is not necessary.
Job Benefits:
Flexibility to take part in discussions online or in-person.
No commute needed should you choose to work from home remotely.
No minimum hours. You can do this part-time or full-time
Enjoy free samples from our sponsors and partners in exchange for your honest feedback of their products.
You get to review and use new products or services before they are released to the public.
You must apply on our website and complete a set of questionnaire to see if you qualify.

This position is perfect for anyone looking for temporary, part-time or full-time work. The hours are flexible and no previous experience is required. If you are a customer service representative agent or someone just looking for a flexible part time remote work from home job, this is a great way to supplement your income.
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Administrative Assistant Admin Work From Home - Part Time Focus Group Panelists

Yealand Redmayne, North West ApexFocusGroup

Posted 13 days ago

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Now accepting applicants for Focus Group studies. Earn up to £700 per week part-time working from home. Must register to see if you qualify. No Customer Service Representative Agent experience needed.

Customer Service Representative Agent Work From Home - Part Time Remote Focus Group Panelists

Our company is seeking individuals to participate in National & Local Paid Focus Groups, Clinical Trials, and Market Research assignments.

With most of our paid focus group studies, you have the option to participate remotely online or in-person. This is a great way to earn additional income from the comfort of your home.

Compensation:
£5 - 20 (per 1 hour session)
50 - 00 (multi-session studies)
Job Requirements:
Show up at least 10 mins before discussion start time.
Participate by completing written and oral instructions.
Complete written survey provided for each panel.
MUST actually use products and/or services, if provided. Then be ready to discuss PRIOR to meeting date.
Qualifications:
Must have either a smartphone with working camera or desktop/laptop with webcam
Must have access to high speed internet connection
Desire to fully participate in one or several of the above topics
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Customer service representative agent experience is not necessary.
Job Benefits:
Flexibility to take part in discussions online or in-person.
No commute needed should you choose to work from home remotely.
No minimum hours. You can do this part-time or full-time
Enjoy free samples from our sponsors and partners in exchange for your honest feedback of their products.
You get to review and use new products or services before they are released to the public.
You must apply on our website and complete a set of questionnaire to see if you qualify.

This position is perfect for anyone looking for temporary, part-time or full-time work. The hours are flexible and no previous experience is required. If you are a customer service representative agent or someone just looking for a flexible part time remote work from home job, this is a great way to supplement your income.
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Administrative Assistant Admin Work From Home - Part Time Focus Group Panelists

Yealand Storrs, North West ApexFocusGroup

Posted 13 days ago

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Now accepting applicants for Focus Group studies. Earn up to £700 per week part-time working from home. Must register to see if you qualify. No Customer Service Representative Agent experience needed.

Customer Service Representative Agent Work From Home - Part Time Remote Focus Group Panelists

Our company is seeking individuals to participate in National & Local Paid Focus Groups, Clinical Trials, and Market Research assignments.

With most of our paid focus group studies, you have the option to participate remotely online or in-person. This is a great way to earn additional income from the comfort of your home.

Compensation:
£5 - 20 (per 1 hour session)
50 - 00 (multi-session studies)
Job Requirements:
Show up at least 10 mins before discussion start time.
Participate by completing written and oral instructions.
Complete written survey provided for each panel.
MUST actually use products and/or services, if provided. Then be ready to discuss PRIOR to meeting date.
Qualifications:
Must have either a smartphone with working camera or desktop/laptop with webcam
Must have access to high speed internet connection
Desire to fully participate in one or several of the above topics
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Customer service representative agent experience is not necessary.
Job Benefits:
Flexibility to take part in discussions online or in-person.
No commute needed should you choose to work from home remotely.
No minimum hours. You can do this part-time or full-time
Enjoy free samples from our sponsors and partners in exchange for your honest feedback of their products.
You get to review and use new products or services before they are released to the public.
You must apply on our website and complete a set of questionnaire to see if you qualify.

This position is perfect for anyone looking for temporary, part-time or full-time work. The hours are flexible and no previous experience is required. If you are a customer service representative agent or someone just looking for a flexible part time remote work from home job, this is a great way to supplement your income.
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Administrative Assistant Admin Work From Home - Part Time Focus Group Panelists

Lancashire, North West ApexFocusGroup

Posted 13 days ago

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Job Description

Now accepting applicants for Focus Group studies. Earn up to £700 per week part-time working from home. Must register to see if you qualify. No Customer Service Representative Agent experience needed.

Customer Service Representative Agent Work From Home - Part Time Remote Focus Group Panelists

Our company is seeking individuals to participate in National & Local Paid Focus Groups, Clinical Trials, and Market Research assignments.

With most of our paid focus group studies, you have the option to participate remotely online or in-person. This is a great way to earn additional income from the comfort of your home.

Compensation:
£5 - 20 (per 1 hour session)
50 - 00 (multi-session studies)
Job Requirements:
Show up at least 10 mins before discussion start time.
Participate by completing written and oral instructions.
Complete written survey provided for each panel.
MUST actually use products and/or services, if provided. Then be ready to discuss PRIOR to meeting date.
Qualifications:
Must have either a smartphone with working camera or desktop/laptop with webcam
Must have access to high speed internet connection
Desire to fully participate in one or several of the above topics
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Customer service representative agent experience is not necessary.
Job Benefits:
Flexibility to take part in discussions online or in-person.
No commute needed should you choose to work from home remotely.
No minimum hours. You can do this part-time or full-time
Enjoy free samples from our sponsors and partners in exchange for your honest feedback of their products.
You get to review and use new products or services before they are released to the public.
You must apply on our website and complete a set of questionnaire to see if you qualify.

This position is perfect for anyone looking for temporary, part-time or full-time work. The hours are flexible and no previous experience is required. If you are a customer service representative agent or someone just looking for a flexible part time remote work from home job, this is a great way to supplement your income.
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Administrative Assistant Admin Work From Home - Part Time Focus Group Panelists

Wray, North West ApexFocusGroup

Posted 13 days ago

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Job Description

Now accepting applicants for Focus Group studies. Earn up to £700 per week part-time working from home. Must register to see if you qualify. No Customer Service Representative Agent experience needed.

Customer Service Representative Agent Work From Home - Part Time Remote Focus Group Panelists

Our company is seeking individuals to participate in National & Local Paid Focus Groups, Clinical Trials, and Market Research assignments.

With most of our paid focus group studies, you have the option to participate remotely online or in-person. This is a great way to earn additional income from the comfort of your home.

Compensation:
£5 - 20 (per 1 hour session)
50 - 00 (multi-session studies)
Job Requirements:
Show up at least 10 mins before discussion start time.
Participate by completing written and oral instructions.
Complete written survey provided for each panel.
MUST actually use products and/or services, if provided. Then be ready to discuss PRIOR to meeting date.
Qualifications:
Must have either a smartphone with working camera or desktop/laptop with webcam
Must have access to high speed internet connection
Desire to fully participate in one or several of the above topics
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Customer service representative agent experience is not necessary.
Job Benefits:
Flexibility to take part in discussions online or in-person.
No commute needed should you choose to work from home remotely.
No minimum hours. You can do this part-time or full-time
Enjoy free samples from our sponsors and partners in exchange for your honest feedback of their products.
You get to review and use new products or services before they are released to the public.
You must apply on our website and complete a set of questionnaire to see if you qualify.

This position is perfect for anyone looking for temporary, part-time or full-time work. The hours are flexible and no previous experience is required. If you are a customer service representative agent or someone just looking for a flexible part time remote work from home job, this is a great way to supplement your income.
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Administrative Assistant Admin Work From Home - Part Time Focus Group Panelists

Wrayton, North West ApexFocusGroup

Posted 13 days ago

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Now accepting applicants for Focus Group studies. Earn up to £700 per week part-time working from home. Must register to see if you qualify. No Customer Service Representative Agent experience needed.

Customer Service Representative Agent Work From Home - Part Time Remote Focus Group Panelists

Our company is seeking individuals to participate in National & Local Paid Focus Groups, Clinical Trials, and Market Research assignments.

With most of our paid focus group studies, you have the option to participate remotely online or in-person. This is a great way to earn additional income from the comfort of your home.

Compensation:
£5 - 20 (per 1 hour session)
50 - 00 (multi-session studies)
Job Requirements:
Show up at least 10 mins before discussion start time.
Participate by completing written and oral instructions.
Complete written survey provided for each panel.
MUST actually use products and/or services, if provided. Then be ready to discuss PRIOR to meeting date.
Qualifications:
Must have either a smartphone with working camera or desktop/laptop with webcam
Must have access to high speed internet connection
Desire to fully participate in one or several of the above topics
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Customer service representative agent experience is not necessary.
Job Benefits:
Flexibility to take part in discussions online or in-person.
No commute needed should you choose to work from home remotely.
No minimum hours. You can do this part-time or full-time
Enjoy free samples from our sponsors and partners in exchange for your honest feedback of their products.
You get to review and use new products or services before they are released to the public.
You must apply on our website and complete a set of questionnaire to see if you qualify.

This position is perfect for anyone looking for temporary, part-time or full-time work. The hours are flexible and no previous experience is required. If you are a customer service representative agent or someone just looking for a flexible part time remote work from home job, this is a great way to supplement your income.
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Administrative Assistant Admin Work From Home - Part Time Focus Group Panelists

Wrea Green, North West ApexFocusGroup

Posted 13 days ago

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Job Description

Now accepting applicants for Focus Group studies. Earn up to £700 per week part-time working from home. Must register to see if you qualify. No Customer Service Representative Agent experience needed.

Customer Service Representative Agent Work From Home - Part Time Remote Focus Group Panelists

Our company is seeking individuals to participate in National & Local Paid Focus Groups, Clinical Trials, and Market Research assignments.

With most of our paid focus group studies, you have the option to participate remotely online or in-person. This is a great way to earn additional income from the comfort of your home.

Compensation:
£5 - 20 (per 1 hour session)
50 - 00 (multi-session studies)
Job Requirements:
Show up at least 10 mins before discussion start time.
Participate by completing written and oral instructions.
Complete written survey provided for each panel.
MUST actually use products and/or services, if provided. Then be ready to discuss PRIOR to meeting date.
Qualifications:
Must have either a smartphone with working camera or desktop/laptop with webcam
Must have access to high speed internet connection
Desire to fully participate in one or several of the above topics
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Customer service representative agent experience is not necessary.
Job Benefits:
Flexibility to take part in discussions online or in-person.
No commute needed should you choose to work from home remotely.
No minimum hours. You can do this part-time or full-time
Enjoy free samples from our sponsors and partners in exchange for your honest feedback of their products.
You get to review and use new products or services before they are released to the public.
You must apply on our website and complete a set of questionnaire to see if you qualify.

This position is perfect for anyone looking for temporary, part-time or full-time work. The hours are flexible and no previous experience is required. If you are a customer service representative agent or someone just looking for a flexible part time remote work from home job, this is a great way to supplement your income.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

Administrative Assistant Admin Work From Home - Part Time Focus Group Panelists

Worston, North West ApexFocusGroup

Posted 13 days ago

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Job Description

Now accepting applicants for Focus Group studies. Earn up to £700 per week part-time working from home. Must register to see if you qualify. No Customer Service Representative Agent experience needed.

Customer Service Representative Agent Work From Home - Part Time Remote Focus Group Panelists

Our company is seeking individuals to participate in National & Local Paid Focus Groups, Clinical Trials, and Market Research assignments.

With most of our paid focus group studies, you have the option to participate remotely online or in-person. This is a great way to earn additional income from the comfort of your home.

Compensation:
£5 - 20 (per 1 hour session)
50 - 00 (multi-session studies)
Job Requirements:
Show up at least 10 mins before discussion start time.
Participate by completing written and oral instructions.
Complete written survey provided for each panel.
MUST actually use products and/or services, if provided. Then be ready to discuss PRIOR to meeting date.
Qualifications:
Must have either a smartphone with working camera or desktop/laptop with webcam
Must have access to high speed internet connection
Desire to fully participate in one or several of the above topics
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Customer service representative agent experience is not necessary.
Job Benefits:
Flexibility to take part in discussions online or in-person.
No commute needed should you choose to work from home remotely.
No minimum hours. You can do this part-time or full-time
Enjoy free samples from our sponsors and partners in exchange for your honest feedback of their products.
You get to review and use new products or services before they are released to the public.
You must apply on our website and complete a set of questionnaire to see if you qualify.

This position is perfect for anyone looking for temporary, part-time or full-time work. The hours are flexible and no previous experience is required. If you are a customer service representative agent or someone just looking for a flexible part time remote work from home job, this is a great way to supplement your income.
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