Administrative Assistant

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local town council is seeking a reliable and organized Admin Assistant to manage day-to-day administrative tasks and deliver high-quality services to the community. The role requires strong organizational skills and effective communication with councillors, staff, and the public. Duties include handling correspondence, preparing agendas, and maintaining records. Candidates should have previous administrative experience and good IT skills. Training is provided for those without local government experience.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or office experience.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office and administrative support.
• Handle correspondence (email, post, and telephone).
• Assist with the preparation of agendas, minutes, and reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

Admin Assistant

Salary: £24,000 - £27,000

Hours: 9-5 Monday to Friday.

A local town council is seeking to appoint a reliable, organised, and motivated Admin Assistant to support the day to day administration of the Council and help deliver high quality services to the local community.

About the Role

The Admin Assistant will provide general administrative and clerical support to the Town Clerk and Council team. This is a varied role suited to someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a professional approach to working with councillors, staff, and members of the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general office and administrative support
• Handling correspondence (email, post, and telephone)
• Assisting with the preparation of agendas, minutes, and reports
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
• Supporting meetings and events, including room bookings and basic logistics
• Assisting with data entry and updating Council records
• Dealing courteously and efficiently with enquiries from the public
• Undertaking other duties as required to support the effective running of the Council

About You

• Have previous administrative or office experience
• Possess good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be well organised, with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a small team

Experience of working in local government or a council environment is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please reach out to Ciara Heffernan on (url removed)