Administration Assistant

Posted 10 February 2026
Salary 17.9
LocationKettering NN16 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Administration / Clerical
ReferenceRQ1682211

Job description

2 Month Contract With A Local Authority


Role Purpose
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Administration Assistant to support our team with data entry and survey activities. The majority of the role will be administrative and can be completed remotely; however, the successful candidate must be willing to conduct occasional face-to-face bus surveys in Kettering, including a small number of Saturday shifts.



Key Responsibilities

  • Accurately input and update data using Excel, Word, and specialist software

  • Work through structured lists to convert bus stop codes and transfer outstanding stops

  • Ensure data is processed efficiently and within agreed deadlines

  • Conduct face-to-face bus surveys with members of the public in Kettering

  • Represent the organisation professionally while building rapport and trust with survey participants

  • Maintain accurate records of survey responses and related information



Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data entry

  • Experience working to deadlines and managing workload effectively

  • Confident user of Microsoft Excel and Word

  • Proactive attitude with the ability to work independently

  • Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills

  • Comfortable engaging with members of the public and building trust quickly

  • Willingness to undertake ad hoc face-to-face survey work

  • Availability to work occasional Saturday shifts (up to 7pm)




Additional Information
  • Bi-Weekly Payments
  • 37 Working Hours per Week