Admin Assistant

Could you be the organised, detail-focused team player who keeps recruitment campaigns moving and makes a real difference behind the scenes?

We're looking for Admin Assistants to join our busy and supportive team in Newport on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You'll help deliver recruitment administration services for major public sector clients, supporting the journey from vacancy approval through to candidate offer.

You'll be joining a close-knit team with a genuine family feel. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative and high-volume, but you'll be supported every step of the way with structured training, clear processes and colleagues who work closely together to achieve shared goals.

The ideal candidate will be a flexible and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces change with a positive attitude. They will be resilient, adaptable and able to adjust quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. A sensible and proactive approach, combined with a willingness to learn and support others, will be key to success in this role. We're looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team, contributes to a positive team dynamic and brings a positive attitude to the workplace. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to supporting colleagues will help them build effective working relationships and make a valuable contribution to the team's success.

This is a hybrid role, with office attendance required in Newport every Monday and Tuesday. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We offer flexibility around working hours, with core hours of 7:30am to 3:30pm, although 8:00am to 4:00pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm can also be accommodated.

What you will be doing:

• Processing recruitment-related administration activities in line with established procedures and service level agreements.
• Checking vacancy and advert information for accuracy, compliance and quality before publication.
• Managing and responding to queries received through shared mailboxes in a professional and timely manner.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to support recruitment campaigns.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating information across a range of systems and databases.
• Supporting the team with additional administrative tasks and continuous improvement activities.

What you'll bring:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Confidence working within structured processes and following procedures consistently.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise changing workloads.
• A collaborative approach and enjoyment of working as part of a team.
• IT literacy, including experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.

It would be great if you had:

• Previous experience in an administrative, recruitment administration or customer service environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume operational setting.
• Familiarity with recruitment or applicant tracking systems.

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you!

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SSCL is the market leader in critical business support services for the UK public sector. Operating at size and scale since 2013, SSCL has delivered over £750 million of savings - providing more funds for front line public services. We transform services using digital solutions and innovative technology, developing platforms that enable flexibility to meet the changing needs of our Government, Defence and Police clients.
We employ around 3,000 people who sit at the heart of our business strategy. Their passion and connection to our values and our purpose is what sets us apart and puts SSCL in the Top 20 of GPTW large workplaces. ‘Living SSCL’ means we deliver social value within our services and work with our clients and community partners to support programmes such as education and employability initiatives across the UK.