Administrative Assistant Q026

Charnwood Borough Council; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Charnwood Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join their Asset Team. This permanent, full-time position involves supporting the Capital Investment programme, ensuring high-quality communication, and maintaining essential information. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork, effective communication, and a commitment to equal opportunities.

Benefits

Agile working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Opportunities for professional development

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience working independently and in teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Capital Investment programme.
• Maintain stock condition information and update databases.
• Raise work orders and track completed works.

Skills

Communication

Customer Care

Team Collaboration

Task Prioritization

Job description

Administrative Assistant Q026
Salary - Grade C £25,992 to £27,711
Term: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Administrative Assistant to join our Asset Team within the Repairs and Investment Section. Reporting to the Principal Officer - Investment and Programme Delivery, you will support our Capital Investment programme, including work streams such as kitchens, bathrooms, aids and adaptations, and external works.

You will collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure high-quality communication and customer care. Your responsibilities will include maintaining stock condition information, updating databases, raising work orders, and tracking all types of completed works.

The ideal candidate will have experience working independently and in teams, with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently. A commitment to equal opportunities and the ability to apply this in all situations is essential, along with the capacity to perform duties with reasonable adjustments as per the Equality Act 2010.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nisha Goutam at 01509 634761.

Benefits of working with us:

• Agile working arrangements for many roles
• Generous annual leave between 35.5 and 40.5 days, including bank holidays
• Most services close over Christmas
• Opportunities for professional development
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant’s Employer Recognition Gold Award. We prioritize employee well-being through groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group, and Equality Working Group.

Learn more about this role and our organization at www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs.

About the Council

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country, serving approximately 183,000 residents. We provide a wide range of services, from refuse collection to operating a theatre and historic markets. Our values are Pride in Charnwood, Customer Focused, and Working Together.

About Charnwood

Charnwood is a vibrant borough with beautiful landscapes, home to Loughborough University, historic markets, and the UK's only major bell foundry. It is a diverse community enriched by students and global cultures.

Closing date: 30th May 2025