Administrative Assistant

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Discounted public transport

Leisure facility discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking an administrative assistant to support the Street Scene Officers and Supervisors, delivering a citizen-focused outward facing service. You will undertake administrative duties on specific aspects of the work of Street Scene under the direction of senior staff.

The role is 37 hours per week with 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, ongoing training, staff benefits including LGPS and discounted public transport, plus access to leisure facilities and cycle-to-work

Qualifications

• City and Guilds / NVQ Level 2 in Office Administration or related subject.
• GCSE passes (A-C) including English and Maths.
• Commitment to safeguarding and diversity in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Undertake administrative duties on specific aspects of Street Scene work under senior staff guidance.

Education

City and Guilds / NVQ Level 2 in Office Administration or related subject

Minimum of 4 GCSE passes (A-C) including English and Maths

Job description

This post will provide operational and administrative support to the Street Scene Officers and Supervisors in delivering a high quality citizen focused outward facing Street Scene service within the Wakefield District. What I might be doing? Undertake administrative duties on specific aspects of the work of Street Scene under the direction of senior staff.

• City and Guilds / NVQ Level 2 in Office Administration or related subject.
• Minimum of 4 GCSE passes (A-C) including English and Maths. Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
• Probation In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.
• Fluency Duty To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.
• Diversity Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

What can I expect?

• This post is 37 hours per week.
• 26 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Support and ongoing training.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.