Education Assistant/Administrator
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 0RJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Veolia |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR29130_1773407504 |
Summary
Ready to find the right role for you?
Grade: 4.1
Hours: 40 hours per week (occasional evening and weekend work required)
Location: Newmarket Approach
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 0RJ
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.
As an Education Assistant/administrator you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Access to our company/people's pension scheme
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing;
- Assisting with visits to the facility from schools, colleges and local community groups, including setting up the Visitors' Centre, ensuring all necessary learning resources and PPE are available, and being actively involved in the visits and classroom sessions
- Running a professional front of house reception at the Leeds RERF, acting as the initial point of contact for all contractors and visitors to site
- Answering incoming calls and maintaining a professional telephone manner at all times
- General administration for the Leeds RERF team, including maintaining the site induction register, health and safety records and staff training matrix
- Raising and receipting purchase orders for the Operations Manager, and logging and monitoring spend
- Managing business supplies, including stationery and the Amazon business account
- Booking and setting up meeting rooms and ordering lunches
- Dealing with deliveries to site
What we're looking for;
- A confident and professional communicator, comfortable being the first point of contact for visitors, contractors and callers
- Someone with a passion for education and community engagement, happy to get involved in school and community visits
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Experience with purchase orders, budget monitoring and general office administration
- A proactive and hands-on team player with a keen eye for detail
- Comfortable working in a busy facility environment and dealing with day-to-day operational tasks
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.
Job Posting End Date:
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.