Administrative Assistant

Posted 17 June 2025
Salary 16.84
LocationNewport NP10 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Administration / Clerical
ReferenceOR8470

Job description

3 months Contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external partners seeking advice on homelessness and homelessness prevention.
  • Administer the common housing register and assess housing needs of individuals seeking accommodation.
  • Provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Housing Needs Unit.
Key Duties/Accountabilities

  • Communicate with customers and partners in person, by telephone, and in writing.
  • Perform various administrative tasks related to cremations.
  • Receive payments for crematorium services, issue receipts, and maintain financial records.
  • Assist in building and maintaining effective relationships with the crematorium's partners.
  • Support customers with inquiries related to funerals and memorials.
  • Undertake other related duties as required for the successful operation of the crematorium.
Essential Experience Required

  • Minimum of two years relevant experience dealing directly with customers and partners.
  • Willingness to undertake first aid training.
Essential Qualification Required

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs (A-C) or NVQ Level 2 or relevant experience.
Additional Information

  • Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  • Location: John Frost Sq, Newport, Newport, NP20 1PA, United Kingdom
  • The closing date for this position is 20th June 2025.


Requirements

Requirements:

  • Relevant experience dealing with customers and partners
  • Willingness to undertake first aid training
  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs (A-C) or NVQ Level 2 or relevant experience