Laboratory Administration Assistant - Part Time (30 hours p/w)
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)Horsley, England, United Kingdom
Added 21 Aug · still live
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Salary
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£33,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3111 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (36% match). If the code is right — and NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
About The Role
Laboratory Administration Assistant
Working hours Part Time – 30 hours per week across Monday – Friday (some flexibility on working hours will be required)
Permanent
Salary from £20,124 to £23,676 per year (depending on experience)
Location (e.g. hybrid working with office location at Horsley, Northumberland
About The Role
We have a great opportunity for a Laboratory Administration Assistant to join us. In this role you will support the team of Contracts Officers and the wider Laboratory Customer Team, meeting the team’s invoicing and routine reporting commitments and producing routine laboratory performance reports.
You will ensue that all routine reports, invoices and production reports are all produced in line with agreed targets and in compliance with quality procedures. You will work closely with Contracts Officers, the wider Laboratory Customer team, the Sampling teams and the Business Income team.
About You
If you have administration experience in a technical or scientific environment, we would love to hear from you! You will understand the importance of quality systems, be familiar with MS Office and can learn new software packages.
You have great communication skills both written and verbal, with good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work. You work well within a team environment and can adapt to changing systems and procedures.
Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.
Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.
Laboratory Administration Assistant
Working hours Part Time – 30 hours per week across Monday – Friday (some flexibility on working hours will be required)
Permanent
Salary from £20,124 to £23,676 per year (depending on experience)
Location (e.g. hybrid working with office location at Horsley, Northumberland
About The Role
We have a great opportunity for a Laboratory Administration Assistant to join us. In this role you will support the team of Contracts Officers and the wider Laboratory Customer Team, meeting the team’s invoicing and routine reporting commitments and producing routine laboratory performance reports.
You will ensue that all routine reports, invoices and production reports are all produced in line with agreed targets and in compliance with quality procedures. You will work closely with Contracts Officers, the wider Laboratory Customer team, the Sampling teams and the Business Income team.
About You
If you have administration experience in a technical or scientific environment, we would love to hear from you! You will understand the importance of quality systems, be familiar with MS Office and can learn new software packages.
You have great communication skills both written and verbal, with good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work. You work well within a team environment and can adapt to changing systems and procedures.
Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.
Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.
We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation.
Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employment.
NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.
About Us
Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.
We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply
NWG At a Glance:
Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come. We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.
We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business. Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.
Our Benefits
We’re a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our ‘Tap Into’ benefits include:
Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employment.
NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.
About Us
Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.
We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply
NWG At a Glance:
Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come. We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.
We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business. Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.
Our Benefits
We’re a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our ‘Tap Into’ benefits include:
- Generous holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. There’s also the option to buy or sell holidays.
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.
We are proud to serve our customers and we're committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with NWG (Northumbrian Water Group), so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 3111 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~53k in sampleP25 £25kP75 £34k
£22kmedian £28kvisa floor £42k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3111 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.