45 jobs found in Colchester

Administration Assistant Braintree Essex £14.02 per hour 09:00 to 14:30 Monday to Friday About the Role We are recruiting an Administration Assistant on behalf of a local authority based in Braintree. This is a part time office based role supporting a busy public sector team with day to day administrative tasks. This role would also suit candidates searching for roles such as Admin Officer, Office Administrator, Business Support Assistant, Clerical Assistant or Team Administrator. What You’ll Do • Provide general administrative support to the wider team • Handle incoming calls and emails in a professional manner • Update and maintain accurate records and databases • Prepare documents, letters and reports as required • Support meetings with note taking and document preparation • Assist with filing, scanning and data entry tasks • Work closely with colleagues to ensure smooth office operations What We’re Looking For • Previous experience in an administration or office support...

Administrator / Customer Service - Ipswich, Suffolk. Temporary | Start ASAP, 3-4 months. £13 per hour. Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm Our client is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Administrator / Customer Service Representative to join their busy team on a temporary full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding customer support. The Role As a key member of the team, you will play an important role in ensuring customers receive a professional and positive experience while supporting day-to-day administrative operations. Key responsibilities include: Providing excellent customer service via phone, email, and face-to-face interactions Handling customer enquiries efficiently and professionally Supporting the team with administrative duties including data entry, filing, and scheduling Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems Assisting with...

Job Title: Part-Time Office Manager (3 - 4 Days per Week) Location: Chelmsford Hours: Flexible Pay Rate: £20.50 per hour + Holiday, Pension and Adecco Benefits Contract: Temporary to Permanent About the Role We are seeking a proactive and organised Office Manager to join our growing team on a part-time basis (3 - 4 days per week). This is a dynamic role suited to a vibrant, driven individual who is passionate about people, HR processes, and supporting business growth. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of office operations while contributing to the development and wellbeing of our team. Key Responsibilities Office & Operational Support Manage day-to-day office operations and ensure all systems and processes are running efficiently Set up and maintain internal systems to support business needs Take a flexible, hands-on approach and commit to supporting the wider business as required HR & People Management Work closely with outsourced HR...

Housing Admin Support Officer Please note that this is a site-based role for 3 days per week. Due to the office location, access to a car is preferred. About the Role We are looking to recruit a full-time temporary Housing Admin Support Officer to join a small, dedicated team delivering a customer-focused service within the Housing Options and Homelessness team. Previous experience in a customer-facing role is essential, while experience within a housing or homelessness environment would be advantageous. Key Responsibilities * Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service to both internal and external stakeholders, supporting the Housing Options team in identifying and processing appropriate solutions for customers experiencing homelessness or housing difficulties. * Act as a first point of contact for customers, providing advice, support, and guidance where appropriate. * Support the Housing Options service in fulfilling the Council’s statutory responsibilities...

Receptionist / Administrator Location: Near Sizewell, Suffolk Contract Type: Temporary (Agency) Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00am – 17:00pm (42.5 hours per week) Rate: £12.60 - £13.80 per hour + holiday pay Please Read Before Applying This is a temporary agency position working through Ganymede Solutions supporting a major infrastructure project in Suffolk. Candidates must be available for full-time, office-based work Monday to Friday and be able to reliably commute to the project office each day. Whilst this role is initially being offered on a temporary basis, there is the potential for long-term opportunities. We have previously seen individuals join projects through Ganymede and subsequently secure permanent positions directly with our clients after proving themselves within the role. If you're looking for a foot in the door with a major organisation and are happy working through an agency, this could be an excellent opportunity. The Opportunity Ganymede are recruiting for a...

Role: Receptionist Location: Harlow Hourly rate: £14.00 Adecco are working with our prestigious client, who are looking for a temporary Receptionist for a short duration assignment. The duties will include: Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and clients, providing a professional and welcoming front-desk presence. Answer and manage incoming calls, directing them to the appropriate staff and taking messages when necessary. Schedule and coordinate appointments, maintain calendars, and send reminders to clients or team members. Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries, and prepare outgoing correspondence. Provide general administrative support including filing, scanning, photocopying, and updating records or databases. Maintain an organized reception area, manage visitor sign-in procedures, and monitor front-desk supplies. Assist visitors and customers by providing information and responding to basic enquiries.For more details on this opportunity...

Administrator Thetford – with travel to Diss & Bury St Edmunds Temporary £14.08 per hour Immediate Start Hybrid & Flexible Working Available Atkinson Moss is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for an organised and proactive Administrator to join their team in Thetford. This is a varied administrative role supporting the smooth day-to-day running of services. Working as part of a friendly team, you will be responsible for maintaining records, coordinating appointments, liaising with customers and stakeholders, and ensuring systems and documentation are kept up to date. This opportunity would suit candidates with previous administration, office support or customer service experience who are looking for a varied role with flexibility and hybrid working. Key Responsibilities * Provide general administrative support to the wider team. * Maintain accurate records and update internal systems. * Coordinate appointments, visits and service-related...

Technical Licensing Officer – Selective Licensing Team We’re recruiting a Technical Licensing Officer to join the Selective Licensing Team of the borough’s Selective Licensing scheme that launched in January 2026. This Technical Licensing Officer role is open to candidates with a strong administrative background. The council is happy to train and develop administrators into the Technical Licensing Officer position, providing full support on licensing legislation, processes, and systems. As a Technical Licensing Officer, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of the Selective Licensing scheme, helping ensure landlords and managing agents meet their legal responsibilities and that residents live in safe, well-managed homes. Key Responsibilities – Technical Licensing Officer As a Technical Licensing Officer, you will: * Assess, process, and determine Selective Licensing applications (full training provided) * Manage an active caseload, ensuring statutory and service...

HR Data Officer - Grays Contract – 1 year fixed term initally Hybrid – 2 days per week in office, 3 days work from home £17.38 ph PAYE - approx. £32,600.00 per annum Full time Key Responsibilities: Manage establishment and organisational data changes within Oracle HCM. Maintain organisation structures, management trees, and position management records. Support HR restructuring activities and organisational change programmes. Produce and validate reports from Oracle HCM. Present workforce and organisational data to strategic stakeholders. Ensure data accuracy and compliance with HR policies and procedures. Essential Requirements: Experience working with Oracle HCM, particularly organisation structures and position management. Strong HR data administration and reporting experience. To find out more information please contact Abbie at Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

About the Job Relocation Adviser Human Resources Division – Resourcing Team Contract: Fixed Term Contract (2 Years) Salary: £42,254 - £56,535 per annum Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Working) Responsible to: Head of Resourcing Essential: Relocation and talent attraction expertise, stakeholder management experience An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Relocation Adviser to join the Human Resources Division at the University of Cambridge. This newly developed role will lead and shape the University's relocation service, ensuring exceptional support is provided to new employees relocating to Cambridge from across the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will play a key role in attracting world-class talent, supporting onboarding and helping new staff settle successfully into both their role and the local community. The Opportunity You will lead the development and delivery of the University's relocation service, providing expert advice and support to...

Resource Co-ordinator Location: Cambridge Rate: £18.29 per hour PAYE Contract: 5 Months Morson are recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for an organised and proactive Resource Co-ordinator to join their UK Operations team on an initial five-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to support operational performance by ensuring the effective onboarding, planning, compliance, allocation, and utilisation of production personnel. Working closely with Production Managers and senior operational leaders, you will act as a central point of coordination across multiple teams, helping to optimise resources and support the successful delivery of operational objectives. Key Responsibilities: Act as a key operational partner to Heads of Operations and Production Managers, supporting workforce planning, reporting, and operational readiness. Own and continuously improve onboarding and induction processes for Operations personnel, ensuring consistency and compliance. Manage...

We're looking for an organised and proactive Compliance Officer to join our Building & Customer Safety team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of property compliance services, helping to ensure homes meet all relevant safety and regulatory standards. Working closely with a Contracts Manager, you'll coordinate inspections, manage compliance records, liaise with contractors and customers, and support the smooth delivery of essential compliance programmes. What You'll Be Doing * Support property compliance activities, including gas, asbestos, fire safety and water hygiene. * Coordinate inspections and customer appointments. * Raise and monitor repair orders and compliance works. * Maintain accurate records, databases and contractor documentation. * Manage no-access cases and support compliance reporting. * Build strong working relationships with contractors and internal teams. * Carry out post-inspections to ensure work meets required...

Town Planning Major Development Officer Sittingbourne / Hybrid Working £70.72 per hour Umbrella A Local Authority in Kent is seeking an experienced Town Planning Major Development Officer to join their Planning Service on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled planning professional to manage a diverse portfolio of significant development proposals while supporting the development of junior colleagues. You will be responsible for handling a varied caseload of complex major planning applications. These may include large-scale residential developments, strategic housing schemes, commercial projects, and energy-related developments. Key Responsibilities Manage and determine a portfolio of major planning applications from submission through to decision. Assess complex planning proposals and provide clear, well-reasoned recommendations. Negotiate with applicants, developers, consultees, stakeholders and elected members to secure positive planning...

Are you in search of a temporary yet fulfilling role? Look no further! We're thrilled to offer an exciting position for our client based in Sittingbourne who are looking to appoint a Major Project Officer (Planning) for the 5 months ongoing, at the rate of £70.72 per hour umbrella with a 34 hours a week which can be accommodated over 9 day fortnights or 4.5 day weeks. Job responsibilities The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of major planning applications. This will include a mix of residential developments (including large-scale and strategic schemes), commercial proposals, and energy-related projects. While the role does not include formal line management responsibility, the postholder will provide mentoring support to a Planner/Senior Planner. They will also hold delegated authority to determine applications where they are acting as the supervising officer for the case officer they are mentoring. Key Responsibilities Manage a diverse portfolio of major...

Administration Assistant Location: Dagenham (In Office NOT remote working) Pay Rate: £22.38 per hour + Excellent Benefits Monday to Friday - 34 hours per week The Opportunity We're looking for a confident, professional and organised Administration Assistant to join our busy Union Client's Administration team in Dagenham on a long-term ongoing assignment. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced office, speaking to people, and using your MS Office skills especially Excel to make an impact - this role offers great pay, stability, and outstanding benefits. What You'll Be Doing Handling incoming calls with confidence and professionalism Providing day-to-day admin support across a busy office Working regularly with Excel (VLOOKUPs & Pivot Tables are essential) Managing emails, records, and general correspondence Supporting data and reporting tasks with accuracy Covering reception when required - welcoming visitors and being the face of the officeWhat We're Looking For Strong...

Housing Administrator Circa £30k – Hertford – Temp to Perm My client is a fully managed and maintained social housing provider / agent for local authorities and/or housing associations and, ultimately, their tenants. They are now seeking to find an additional team member to join them in their newly refurbished offices in the Hertford area. The role is to call vendors and apply a checklist over the phone to gather essential information. The role is office based and the hours of work are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will have experience in a related trauma role and ideally in a Quality Care Commission approved organisation. An enhanced DBS will be required for this role which we can assist you with if required. They will have a pleasant telephone manner and demonstrate patience, calmness and have an understanding, warm approach in gathering and contacting vendors

HR Administrative Assistant - School Setting Dartford Are you an organised, detail-focused administrator with an interest in HR? Academics are seeking a dedicated HR Administrative Assistant to join a friendly and professional support team at a welcoming school in Dartford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and a passion for people and processes, ideally with experience in a school or HR environment. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the HR Manager with recruitment administration, including placing adverts, arranging interviews and onboarding Maintaining accurate and up-to-date staff records, files and HR systems Processing DBS checks and ensuring all safeguarding and compliance documents are in place Assisting with absence management and recording staff attendance Drafting letters, contracts and HR correspondence Providing general administrative support to the school office team when requiredWe're looking for someone who: Has strong...

Production Planner Dartford, Kent £13.10 per hour 12-month fixed-term contract Premier Recruitment Group are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business based in Dartford. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Production Planner to join their busy operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a stable, forward-thinking manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and employee development. The Role You will work within a planning team to organise and schedule production orders through the factory and production cells in an efficient and structured manner. Working closely with colleagues across planning, production and supervision teams, you will help maintain workflow, meet customer lead times and support the department with general administrative and planning tasks during busy periods. Key Responsibilities Planning and scheduling production orders on a day-to-day...

Technical Administrator: you will be responsible for providing technically-focused clerical, administrative and IT support for the housing asset management service, in order to support effective service delivery to residents and corporate clients. Main duties and responsibilities Carry out a range of general office administrative support tasks including maintain and manage diaries, prepare agendas, arrange meetings and take accurate technically-appropriate minutes as directed, collate relevant documentation, ensuring timely production and distribution and follow up action where required. Assist with the collection of technical data and performance indicators from staff, contractors, other departments, stakeholders, consultants, residents and provide contract administration support ensuring that records are accurate and up-to-date. Accurately input, interrogate, update and monitor data for the department’s administrative and IT systems. Assist in the collation of all relevant...

JOB TITLE: Office Administrator LOCATION: Central Canterbury SALARY: £13.50ph TERM: Ongoing Temporary, possible Permanent opportunities HOURS: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday Are you available immediately and looking for temporary work? Office Angels are proud to be supporting this expanding business in recruiting additional administration cover to help through a busy time/increased work load. Their modern open plan offices are based in central Canterbury, with free hot drinks/pastries & treats to make your work day more enjoyable! The offices are close to the central bus and train stations so an easy commute. The key duties and requirements are: Taking enquiries from clients over email and the phone Supporting clients in a friendly and professional manner Arranging appointments, sending invites via Outlook and MS Teams Collating reports and correspondence to a high standard, ensuring deadlines are met Completing detailed and accurate records Accurately inputting data...