Senior Administrative Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,186 to £26,244 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Fareham, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Hampshire County Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | HCC623107 |
Summary
Joining our small and friendly team as a Senior Administrative Assistant, you’ll provide crucial administrative support to our Contact, Assessment and Resolution Team (CART) and our Adults’ Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). CART and MASH handle telephone calls, web chat and online enquiries and are the first point of contact for people seeking support from Adults’ Health and Care or raising safeguarding concerns.
What you’ll do:
• Respond to routine enquiries both verbally and in writing.
• Answer incoming calls from the public and professionals using our computer-based telephone system.
• Use a range of IT systems for data input and to provide accurate information and reports within agreed timescales.
• General office tasks, including printing letters and sourcing information to post to customers.
• Build relationships and establish internal networks of contacts.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required, e.g. minute taking.
What we’re looking for:
• IT and Microsoft Office 365 skills including Word and Excel.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Resilience and adaptability.
Your working pattern:
• You’ll be based in the office for a minimum of one day per week. We’re currently based out of The Parkway in Fareham, but we’re planning to move our offices to Havant Public Service Plaza in March.
• You’ll work Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Why join us?
• Professional development: Comprehensive initial 8-week office-based induction, followed by continuous learning, mentoring and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Other job titles you may be searching for: Admin Assistant, Admin Support, Support Specialist, Administrative Coordinator, Secretary, Admin Specialist, Business Support, Office Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Administration, Administrator
What you’ll do:
• Respond to routine enquiries both verbally and in writing.
• Answer incoming calls from the public and professionals using our computer-based telephone system.
• Use a range of IT systems for data input and to provide accurate information and reports within agreed timescales.
• General office tasks, including printing letters and sourcing information to post to customers.
• Build relationships and establish internal networks of contacts.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required, e.g. minute taking.
What we’re looking for:
• IT and Microsoft Office 365 skills including Word and Excel.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Resilience and adaptability.
Your working pattern:
• You’ll be based in the office for a minimum of one day per week. We’re currently based out of The Parkway in Fareham, but we’re planning to move our offices to Havant Public Service Plaza in March.
• You’ll work Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Why join us?
• Professional development: Comprehensive initial 8-week office-based induction, followed by continuous learning, mentoring and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Other job titles you may be searching for: Admin Assistant, Admin Support, Support Specialist, Administrative Coordinator, Secretary, Admin Specialist, Business Support, Office Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Administration, Administrator
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