Administration Assistant

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 22/04/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

City North Northamptonshire district of Northamptonshire, England

Province Northamptonshire

Postal Code NN16 8TL

Job Description

2 months initially, with potential for extension with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide effective administrative and survey support to a local authority project. The role combines face-to-face bus surveying with ad hoc administrative duties, ensuring accurate data collection, processing, and reporting while engaging professionally with members of the public.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

• Conduct face-to-face bus surveys with members of the public across Kettering.
• Accurately collect and record survey data in line with project requirements.
• Carry out data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use Excel, Word, and specialist software to process survey information and convert bus stop codes.
• Work through allocated datasets to transfer and update outstanding bus stop information.
• Meet deadlines while managing competing priorities effectively.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with the public, building trust and rapport quickly.
• Complete administrative tasks remotely where appropriate, in line with service needs.
• Adhere to data protection, confidentiality, and health and safety requirements at all times.

Essential Experience Required

• Previous experience in an administrative or data-focused role.
• Demonstrable experience of accurate data input and working to deadlines.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word in a work environment.
• Experience engaging with the public or customers in a face-to-face setting.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Good general level of education, including literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information to Note

• The role requires flexibility, including evening and weekend working.
• The candidate must be willing to undertake face-to-face surveying as the main component of the role.
• There is scope for some administrative tasks to be completed from home.
• This post is offered on a fixed-term basis with a local authority.
• The role closes in 2026 - apply as soon as possible.