Administrative Assistant

West-Norfolk; King's Lynn; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

West-Norfolk Council in King’s Lynn is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Democratic Services team and Elected Members. The role involves coordinating meetings, communications and information delivery to a high standard, with hybrid working from King’s Court Council Offices.

You will manage live streaming, Teams arrangements, and AV support, ensuring meetings are recorded for public viewing and that agendas, minutes and reports are accurately maintained.

Qualifications

• Good education level and office experience required.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Ability to handle confidential and politically sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Organise and live‑stream formal Council meetings and ensure recordings are available to the public.
• Manage Teams arrangements and assist with presentations and AV issues.
• Support agendas, minutes and reports and maintain information on Modern.Gov.
• Coordinate Members’ communications, including the Members’ Bulletin, and handle invoices and expenses.
• Be flexible to support evening meetings when required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Good education level

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Administrative Assistant

Starting salary between £24414 and £28152 per annum

Full Time – 37 hours per week

Based at King’s Court Council Offices, King’s Lynn with hybrid working

We have an excellent opportunity for an organised and adaptable individual to join our Democratic Services team. This varied role provides administrative support to the team and Elected Members, helping to ensure Council meetings, Member communications and democratic information are well coordinated, accessible and delivered to a high standard.

You will support the organisation and live-streaming of formal Council meetings, manage Microsoft Teams arrangements, assist with presentations and audio/visual issues, and ensure meetings are recorded for public viewing. You will also help maintain information on Modern.Gov, support agendas, minutes and reports, coordinate Member communications including the Members’ Bulletin, and assist with registers, invoices, expenses and general enquiries.

We are looking for someone with a good standard of education, office experience and strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Teams. You will communicate confidently with officers, Elected Members and the public, work accurately to deadlines, handle confidential and politically sensitive information professionally, and be flexible to support evening meetings when required.

Closing Date: 16 September 2026