Administrative Support Officer

North East Combined Authority; North East; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development

Supportive working environment

Community-focused role

Job summary

Bishop Auckland Town Council is seeking an organised Administrative Support Officer to join a small professional team in Bishop Auckland. You will provide essential administrative support across governance, meetings, records and communications, helping the council meet statutory responsibilities.

Working closely with the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk, you will improve council systems, publish agendas and minutes, and maintain the council website, contributing to a transparent, efficient local

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidentiality and customer service are important.

Responsibilities

• Support the Town Clerk with governance, compliance and audit requirements.
• Manage council records, correspondence and filing systems.
• Assist with preparation and publication of agendas, minutes, reports and policies.
• Maintain information on the Council website.
• Support meetings and administrative processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative and digital systems.
• Assist in delivering an efficient, transparent and accountable council service.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Confidentiality

Public sector experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Admin Support Officer (Part-Time)

Hours: 20 hours per week (shifts to be determined Monday to Friday, late evening meetings up to 4 per month until approx. 8pm will be required)

Salary: NALC Pay Scale LC1 spine points 13-17 - £15.56 - £16.61 per hour (FTE £30,023 - £32,046)

Location: Bishop Auckland (with some flexibility subject to council requirements)

Responsible to: Town Clerk

Make a Difference in Your Community

Bishop Auckland Town Council is one of the larger parish councils in County Durham, serving a growing and ambitious town. We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Administrative Support Officer to join our small, professional team and play a key role in supporting the effective operation of the Council.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys variety, takes pride in delivering high-quality work and is interested in supporting local democracy, governance and community services.

Working closely with the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk, you will help ensure the Council meets its statutory responsibilities while contributing to the ongoing development and modernisation of council systems and processes.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support across a range of council functions, including governance, compliance, meetings administration, records management and communications.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Town Clerk with governance, compliance and audit requirements.
• Managing council records, correspondence and filing systems.
• Assisting with the preparation and publication of agendas, minutes, reports and policies.
• Maintaining information on the Council website.
• Supporting meetings and administrative processes.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of administrative and digital systems.
• Assisting in the delivery of an efficient, transparent and accountable council service.

About You

• Has strong administrative experience.
• Possesses excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Has a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Can manage competing priorities and work on their own initiative.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, professionalism and customer service.
• Is committed to delivering high standards of support within a public service environment.
• Experience of working within local government, the public sector, governance or committee administration would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of the local community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• The opportunity to contribute to the future development of Bishop Auckland and its communities.

Please see Supporting Documents to view/download a full outline of the main duties, responsibilities and requirements of the role.

For further information about this post please contact the Town Council, on 01388 207110 or email: [e-mail]

Bishop Auckland Town Council is committed to Equality of Opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.