Job Description

Administration Assistant

37.5 hours per week

9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (Hybrid working - 3 days per week office based / 2 days per week home based once probation complete)

Salary: 24,267.75 per annum

Are you great with details and numbers? Newsquest are looking for a administration assistant to join our busy Retail Central Services team. Supporting sales activity across the country, you will be responsible for managing the administration of all retail activity across the Newsquest portfolio.

Based in the Weymouth office, key duties will include: inputting data, maintaining and updating accurate records, customer service, generating production records and paperwork, inputting sales data and producing sales reports. Some promotional work at outside events may also be involved.

The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, razor sharp attention to detail and excellent communication skills. You will enjoy working in a small team but can also work independently managing your workload and projects, meeting deadlines and be able to react quickly to an ever-changing market. Previous customer service and computer experience including Microsoft Office and database systems are essential for this role. A full clean driving licence is also required.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone aiming to further their administration skills within a demanding role.

A comprehensive induction-training programme is provided together with on-going training. The role offers a salary: of 18,379 per annum, 25 days holiday pro rata and a company pension scheme.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to Debbie Hellaby, Dorset Echo, Fleet House, Hampshire Road, Weymouth, DT4 9XD or dhellaby@localiq.co.uk

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS is 3rd August 2025

If you haven't heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,267.75 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Weymouth DT4 9XD

Application deadline: 03/08/2025