Administrative Assistant

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

Job summary

West-Norfolk invites applications for an Administrative Assistant based in King’s Lynn with hybrid working. The role supports the Democratic Services team, coordinating council meetings, communications to elected Members and public information. Strong IT skills, confidentiality and flexibility for evening meetings are required.

Starting salary is between £24,414 and £28,152 per annum, full-time (37 hours per week). Closing date 16 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Ability to handle confidential and politically sensitive information.
• Flexible to support evening meetings when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the organisation and live-streaming of formal Council meetings.
• Manage Microsoft Teams arrangements.
• Assist with presentations and audio/visual issues.
• Ensure meetings are recorded for public viewing.
• Help maintain information on Modern.Gov, support agendas, minutes and reports.
• Coordinate Member communications including the Members’ Bulletin.
• Assist with registers, invoices, expenses and general enquiries.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Communication skills

Organised

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Modern.Gov

Audio/Visual equipment

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