Administration Assistant- CMB2736e
Administration Assistant- CMB2736e
- Job description
- Data entry and record management
- Maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and filing systems
- Preparing letters, reports, and other documents
- Processing invoices, timesheets, and related paperwork
- Ordering supplies and services
- General office, telephone, and administrative support
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
- Closing date: 02/11/2026
- Interview date: TBC
Salary: £13,892 per annum
Hours: 20 hours per week
Location: Cumberland Based – Location to be agreed at interview
Contract: Permanent
About the Job
As part of the Cumbria Care team, you will provide efficient administrative support to help services run smoothly. You'll process information accurately, maintain records and databases, handle correspondence, support financial and office processes, and deliver excellent customer service to colleagues, suppliers, and service users.
Key duties include:
The successful candidate will be flexible, professional, and able to support the wider team while following organisational procedures and health and safety requirements.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is: Enhanced DBS Check.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Jacqueline Southern-Leigh by email at Jacqueline.Southern-Leigh@cumbria.gov.uk
Application and Interview information
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please read the supporting information:
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
Salary range
- £13,892 per year