Admin Assistant

<p><strong>Location:</strong> Warrington (Office Based / Hybrid Considered)<br><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive, dependent on experience<br><strong>Hours:</strong> Full Time, Monday to Friday</p><p>Mint People is a leading recruitment business specialising in hospitality, events, and contract catering across the UK. We work with a wide range of clients, supplying high-quality staff and delivering a professional, compliant, and people-focused service.</p><p>Due to continued growth, we are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Admin Assistant to support our Contract Catering department, with a strong focus on compliance, safeguarding, and day-to-day administration.</p><h4>The Role</h4><p>As an Admin Assistant within our Contract Catering team, you will play a key role in ensuring our workforce is fully compliant and that administrative processes run smoothly. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys structure, accuracy, and working as part of a busy team.</p><h4>Key Responsibilities</h4><p>Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):</p><ul><li><p>Processing DBS checks, third-party background checks, and other safeguarding requirements</p></li><li><p>Managing Right to Work (RTW) checks in line with current legislation</p></li><li><p>Supporting candidate onboarding and maintaining accurate compliance records</p></li><li><p>Processing and checking timesheets to ensure accuracy and deadlines are met</p></li><li><p>Updating internal systems and spreadsheets with candidate and client information</p></li><li><p>Liaising with candidates, clients, and third-party providers regarding documentation and checks</p></li><li><p>Assisting the Contract Catering team with general administrative support</p></li><li><p>Preparing and maintaining digital files and records</p></li><li><p>Handling emails, phone calls, and internal communications</p></li><li><p>Supporting other administrative duties as required by the business</p></li></ul><h4>What We’re Looking For</h4><p>We’re looking for someone who is:</p><ul><li><p>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail</p></li><li><p>Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information</p></li><li><p>Confident using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Outlook)</p></li><li><p>Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines</p></li><li><p>A clear and professional communicator</p></li><li><p>Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working in a fast-paced recruitment environment</p></li></ul><p>Previous experience in administration, compliance, recruitment, or safeguarding is desirable, but not essential for the right candidate with a strong attitude and willingness to learn.</p><h4>What We Offer</h4><ul><li><p>A supportive and friendly team environment</p></li><li><p>Full training on compliance, safeguarding, and internal systems</p></li><li><p>Opportunities for development and progression within the business</p></li><li><p>A stable role within a growing company</p></li><li><p>Competitive salary based on experience<br><br><br><br>INDCCGEN<br><br></p></li></ul>

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