Administration Assistant

Brentwood Borough Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

favourable working hours

generous leave entitlement

occupational pension scheme

training and development opportunities

discounts at major retailers

cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Brentwood Borough Council is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the Building Control Team. The role focuses on administrative work related to the Building Safety Levy (Levy): maintaining Levy records, processing payments, issuing determination notices and preparing data for reporting.

Other admin duties supporting the Building Control Team will be part of the role. Prior admin experience with IT systems and databases to manage records is required; familiarity with planning/building

Qualifications

• Experience with admin work using IT systems and databases to maintain records.
• Understanding of planning or building control procedures/regulatory frameworks desirable.
• Familiarity with invoicing, payment tracking and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out administrative work related to the Building Safety Levy (Levy), including maintaining Levy records and processing payments.
• Issue determination notices and prepare statistical data for reporting.
• Provide general support to the Building Control Team and other admin tasks as required.

Skills

IT systems & databases

Tools

IT systems & databases

Job description

We are looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our Building Control Team.

The main role of the post holder will be to carry out administrative work in connection with the Building Safety Levy (Levy) including maintaining and updating Levy records, processing payments, issuing determination notices and preparing statistical data for reporting.

Other administration work in connection with supporting the building control team will also be required.

You will have previous experience of admin work in particular using IT systems and databases to maintain records, preferably within a local authority or public sector setting. An understanding of planning or building control procedures and regulatory frameworks is desirable, along with familiarity with financial processes such as invoicing, payment tracking and reconciliation.

A part-time option will be considered for the right candidate.

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as

• favourable working hours
• generous leave entitlement
• occupational pension scheme
• training and development opportunities
• discounts at major retailers
• cycle to work scheme

Closing date: Tuesday 1 September 2026Interview date: Wednesday 9 September 2026

Reasonable adjustments: