Administrative Officer - Wareham Town Council

Dorset Council UK; Wareham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK in Wareham is seeking an Administrative Officer to be the welcoming first point of contact for residents, visitors and Councillors, and the engine behind the town's civic life. You’ll manage the Mayor’s diary, provide a personal PA service, and lead in planning Mayoral and civic events, from guest speakers to large occasions.

You’ll also support the Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Museum Co-ordinator across the full breadth of Council business, correspondence, records,

Qualifications

• Solid administrative experience and strong organisational ability.
• Excellent communication skills and confident IT use.
• Genuine commitment to serving the community and residents.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Mayor's diary and provide a personal PA service.
• Lead planning and delivery of Mayoral and civic events, from guest speakers to major occasions.
• Support the Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Museum Co-ordinator with council business, records and website.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Job description

This is no ordinary admin job. As our Administrative Officer, you'll be the welcoming first point of contact for residents, visitors and Councillors, and the organisational engine behind the town's civic life. You'll manage the Mayor's diary, provide a personal PA service, and take the lead in planning and delivering Mayoral and civic events, from welcoming guest speakers to making sure the big occasions run without a hitch. Behind the scenes, you'll support the Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Museum Co-ordinator across the full breadth of Council business, correspondence, records, finance inputting and the Council's website. No two days are the same.

What we're looking for:

• You’ll bring solid administrative experience, great organisational and communication skills, confidence with IT, and a genuine community focus.
• A calm head and a good sense of humour are essential.
• Local government experience is a bonus, but not a requirement.

Occasional flexibility will be needed for evening or weekend events. The post is subject to an initial four-month probationary period.