2 Month Contract With A local Authority
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Pensions, the postholder will provide a stakeholder-focused, efficient and high-quality administrative service to the Pensions Team. You will prioritise daily tasks in line with team requirements and service objectives, ensuring work is delivered accurately and within agreed timescales.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver a wide range of administrative tasks to a high standard of quality within agreed deadlines.
* Undertake data entry, filing, document management and maintenance of accurate records.
* Arrange meetings, including scheduling, sending agendas and collating supporting papers.
* Collate information from a range of sources and update spreadsheets and databases as required.
* Format documents and correspondence in line with corporate standards.
* Provide administrative support to colleagues within the Pensions Team to support service delivery.
* Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
* Work flexibly across WSCC office hubs, provide remote support or attend a designated office location as required by service needs.
* Adhere to data protection, confidentiality and information governance requirements at all times.
Requirements
* Proven experience in an administrative or office-based role.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
* Competent IT skills, including experience using spreadsheets, word processing and electronic filing systems.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to respond positively to changing priorities and ways of working.
* Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
* Experience of working within a public sector or local authority environment.
* Experience of supporting meetings, including arranging logistics and preparing agendas and papers.
* Familiarity with pensions administration or financial services (training will be provided).
* Experience of hybrid or flexible working arrangements.