Are you an organized, detail-oriented administrator seeking a stable contract role in the beautiful Cumbrian town of Wigton? Join a busy team within Cumberland Council and provide essential administrative and financial support to critical directorates.
The Opportunity: At a Glance
* Role: Business Support Administrator (BS6 Grade)
* Location: Wigton, Cumbria (100% Office-Based)
* Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour
* Contract Length: Fixed-term until March 2026, with a strong potential for extension.
* Hours: 37 hours per week (Full-time)
* Schedule: Monday to Friday
📝 What You'll Be Doing
This is a key administrative post responsible for keeping the corporate engine running. Reporting into the Business Support Team, you will handle the day-to-day administrative and financial requirements for managers across Economy & Infrastructure and Customer/Community Services.
Your core duties will include:
* Providing proactive, efficient, and flexible administrative support to ensure deadlines are met and confidentiality is maintained.
* Managing administrative tasks related to statutory timescales and directorate requirements.
* Assisting with basic financial processes, such as logging invoices, processing purchase orders, and managing petty cash.
* Coordinating, scheduling, and setting up important meetings and events.
* Maintaining and updating complex electronic filing systems and databases with a high degree of accuracy.
* Drafting, proofreading, and circulating professional documents and reports.
* Acting as a reliable point of contact for internal staff and external stakeholders via phone and email.
✅ Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate is highly organised, resilient, and thrives in a supportive, team-based setting.
You Must Have:
* Proven, recent experience in a similar office-based administrative or business support role.
* Strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Excellent attention to detail and strong written communication skills.
* The ability to work effectively without close supervision and manage competing demands
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