Administrative Officer - Wareham Town Council

Dorset Council; Wareham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Friendly, supportive team

Job summary

Dorset Council in Wareham is seeking an Administrative Officer to be the welcoming first point of contact for residents, visitors and Councillors. You will manage the Mayor's diary, provide PA support, and lead in planning Mayoral and civic events, while supporting the Town Clerk and other senior staff.

You will bring solid administrative experience, strong organisational and communication skills, IT confidence, and a genuine community focus.

Qualifications

• Solid administrative experience and strong organisational skills.
• Confident with IT and good communication; community focus.
• Local government experience is a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Be the welcoming first point of contact for residents, visitors and Councillors.
• Manage Mayor's diary and provide a personal PA service.
• Lead in planning and delivering Mayoral and civic events.
• Support the Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Museum Co-ordinator across Council business.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Community focus

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.

Further Information

What We Offer

• A varied, rewarding role where your work makes a visible difference to your town
• Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm (early 4pm finish on Wednesdays)
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays and 3 statutory days
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Flexible working and a friendly, supportive team

About Us

Be at the heart of one of Dorset's most historic towns

Nestled on the banks of the River Frome, Wareham is a thriving Saxon walled town and the gateway to the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, a place where a thousand years of history meets a busy, friendly market-town community. The Town Council sits right at the centre of it all, and we're looking for someone special to join our small, dedicated team.