Administration Assistant
Application Deadline: 17 December 2025
Department: National Support
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Sheffield
Compensation: £22,604 / year
Description
As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing efficient and comprehensive administrative support to our branch. This includes handling mail, performing data input operations, and assisting with various clerical and IT support tasks.
What the role involves...
The role involves handling the receipt and delivery of mail, sorting and filing materials in line with the firm's standards. You will perform data input and retrieval operations using Thompsons' computer system, and assist with case opening and closing, photocopying, filing, and post folding. The position also includes organising special post office and courier deliveries, as well as making necessary deliveries to designated locations.
Messenger duties are part of the role, including taking and passing on messages in a timely manner. You'll also assist with file closure, including billing, and will obtain and return archived files from storage. Additionally, you'll be responsible for maintaining the reception and kitchen area in a tidy condition and regularly updating promotional literature displays.
Accepting deliveries and promptly notifying the relevant addressees for collection is also required.
Who we are looking for...
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to their work. Strong communication, organisational, and administrative skills are essential, along with accuracy and attention to detail. The role also requires good computer literacy and competent keyboard skills.
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme
* 5 days additional leave over Christmas
* Permanent health insurance
* Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
* Life assurance
* 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Cycle to work scheme
* Subsidised sports and social club
* Annual travel and parking loans
* Financial assistance for professional development