Your newpany
Awell‑established public sector organisation based in Edinburgh is seeking a proactive and highly organised Administrative Assistant to join their team. This is a temporary opportunity with the potential for extension, and the organisation is looking for someone who can start immediately and adapt quickly within a busy, fast‑paced environment.
Your new role
As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the wider team to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of administrative services across the organisation.
You will act as a first point of contact for general enquiries, provideprehensive administrative support, and maintain accurate records, contributing to efficient day‑to‑day operations in a high‑volume setting.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Preparing, formatting and issuing correspondence, reports and other documentation with accuracy and efficiency.
2. Acting as a first point of contact for general enquiries, responding professionally and directing queries as appropriate.
3. Providing administrative support to meetings, including scheduling, minute‑taking and follow‑up actions.
4. Maintaining accurate records, databases and filing systems, ensuring information is up to date and easily accessible.
5. Managing shared inboxes and daily workloads, prioritising tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines and service standards.
What you'll need to succeed
6. Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within a public sector or similarly fast‑paced environment.
7. The ability to quickly pick up new systems, processes and ways of working.
8. Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
9. Clear and professionalmunication skills, both written and verbal.
10. Strong IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office and working with databases and data‑driven systems.
What you'll get in return
11. Exposure to a public sector organisation
12. A supportive and collaborative working environment
13. Varied and engaging administrative responsibilities