Administrator
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Average offer due to contract nature, unspecified salary, and heavy responsibility on administrator support.
- Variety of responsibilities in public administrative roles
- Potential to advance within contractual agreements
- Good for experienced professionals in the public sector
Pros
- Exposure to management responsibilities
- Engagement in public sector administration
- Offered variation in administrative duties
Cons
- Unclear salary and contract details regarding longevity
- High-pressure job given the nature of administrative support
- Position may require extensive on-site presence
Who it's for
Mid to Senior Level • Contract, office-based
Good fit
- Mid-level candidates with considerable experience
- Individuals motivated by public service
- Administrators looking for dynamic roles
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates lacking experience in administration
- Those desiring a highly flexible work schedule
- Individuals not interested in government work
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Senior Administrator – Wakefield – Contract
STR Group are recruiting for a Senior Administrator to join a local Authority in Wakefield on a contractual basis.
We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and can work independently and proactively as well as part of a team to provide the day to day line support and continuous development of the administrative staff.
You will be responsible for ensuring priorities and the needs of the service are met in providing a confidential and reliable administration and business support service.
Key Requirements
* Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
* Must be able to effectively manage and support a small team
* Be able to assist with developing efficient admin processes
* Excellent customer care and communication skills
* Experienced and confident minute taker and are able to use a laptop to take minutes at meetings.
* Accuracy and attention to detail
Please note a standard DBS check and clearance will be required for this post.
If you are interested in this position, please apply now!
strgroup is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
