Business Support Administrator

Pertemps are working with our public sector client to recruit a Part-Time Business Support Administrator on a temporary basis.


Location: Edinburgh (flexibility to travel across various sites is essential)

Hours: 18 hours per week across 4 days (predominantly mornings)

Pay Rate: £14.02 per hour

Duration: Temporary until end of March (with possible extension to September)

Start Date: ASAP


About the Role

This is a rewarding and people-focused administrative position supporting adult learners within the community.

You’ll meet ESOL learners face-to-face, guiding them through forms and documentation to ensure information is captured accurately and sensitively. This role combines strong administrative skills with a supportive, patient approach, helping individuals access essential services.

If you enjoy structured admin work but also value meaningful interaction with people, this could be a great fit.


Key Responsibilities

• Meeting learners and supporting them to complete required forms

• Communicating clearly and patiently, particularly with individuals whose first language may not be English

• Accurately inputting information into the internal systems

• Maintaining organised, up-to-date records

• Providing general business support to the wider team

• Handling information confidentially and professionally


What We’re Looking For

• Previous administrative experience (essential)

• Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills

• A patient, approachable and supportive manner

• Ability to work independently across multiple locations

• Reliable, organised and proactive


Why Apply?

• Part-time hours ideal for work-life balance

• A varied role combining administration and community engagement

• Opportunity to support adult learning and local services

• Immediate start available


If you’re organised, confident with Excel and enjoy working in a supportive, community-focused environment, apply today via this advert.