Administrative Assistant
| Company: | Brook Street |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.27 to £13.27 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Cardiff, CF10 3AT |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Full-Time
Immediate Start Available
Primarily Onsite
£13.27 per hour
The
Opportunity
We
are
recruiting
for
an
experienced
and
organised
Administrative
Assistant to join a busy professional services team
within
a
leading
UK
higher
education
institution.
This
is
an
excellent
opportunity
for
someone
who
enjoys
providing
high-quality
administrative
support,
coordinating
activities
and
working
within
a
fast-paced
environment
supporting
senior
stakeholders.
This
role
requires
an
immediate
start
and so
we
are
keen
to
hear
from
candidates
who
are
available
to
commence
work
at
short
notice.
The
role
is
primarily
onsite
,
particularly
during
the
initial
onboarding
and
training
period.
There
may
be
some
opportunity
for
hybrid
working
once
established
in
the
role,
subject
to
operational
requirements.
Key
Responsibilities
Provide
day-to-day
administrative
support,
ensuring
effective
coordination
of
activities
and
priorities.
Manage
complex
and
confidential
diaries,
arranging
meetings
and
appointments
efficiently.
Coordinate
UK
and
international
travel
and
accommodation
arrangements,
preparing
detailed
itineraries
and
ensuring
all
logistics
are
in
place.
Process
purchase
orders,
expenses
and
travel
bookings
through
organisational
systems,
ensuring
compliance
with
procedures
and
approvals.
Support
the
administration
of
external
consultants
and
suppliers,
ensuring
all
required
documentation
is
completed.
Arrange
catering,
taxis
and
other
hospitality
requirements
using
online
booking
systems.
Organise
meetings,
visits
and
events
of
varying
scale,
including
venue
bookings,
catering
and
attendee
coordination.
Provide
flexible
administrative
support
and
cover
for
colleagues
across
the
wider
team
when
required.
About
You
We're
looking
for
someone
who:
Has
previous
administrative
experience
within
a
busy
office
environment.
Has experience of managing diaries and coordinating competing priorities for senior stakeholders.
Demonstrates
excellent
organisational
and
time-management
skills.
Can
manage
multiple
priorities
whilst
maintaining
a
high
level
of
accuracy
and
attention
to
detail.
Handles
sensitive
and
confidential
information
professionally.
Has
strong
communication
and
interpersonal
skills.
Is
proficient
in
Microsoft
Office
and
confident
using
a
range
of
systems
and
databases.
Takes
a
proactive
and
flexible
approach
to
work.
Due to the urgent nature of this requirement, we will be reviewing and screening applications as they are received. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.