Temporary Administrative Assistant Required Your new company Awell-established public sector organisation based in Edinburgh is seeking aproactive and highly organised Administrative Assistant to join their team.This is a temporary opportunity with the potential for extension, and theorganisation is looking for someone who can start immediately and adapt quicklywithin a busy, fast-paced environment. Your new role As anAdministrative Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the wider teamto ensure the smooth and effective delivery of administrative services acrossthe organisation. You will act as afirst point of contact for general enquiries, provide comprehensiveadministrative support, and maintain accurate records, contributing toefficient day-to-day operations in a high-volume setting. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing,formatting and issuing correspondence, reports and other documentation withaccuracy and efficiency. Acting as a firstpoint of contact for general enquiries, responding professionally and directingqueries as appropriate. Providingadministrative support to meetings, including scheduling, minute-taking andfollow-up actions. Maintainingaccurate records, databases and filing systems, ensuring information is up todate and easily accessible. Managing sharedinboxes and daily workloads, prioritising tasks effectively to meet tightdeadlines and service standards. What you'll need to succeed Previousexperience in an administrative role, ideally within a public sector orsimilarly fast-paced environment. The ability toquickly pick up new systems, processes and ways of working. Strongorganisational skills with a high level of attention to detail. Clear andprofessional communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong IT skills,with confidence using Microsoft Office and working with databases anddata-driven systems. What you'll get in return Competitive rateof pay Exposure to apublic sector organisation A supportive andcollaborative working environment Varied andengaging administrative responsibilities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4792811