Administrative Support Officer – Leader and Cabinet Office

City Of Doncaster Council; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Of Doncaster Council invites applications for an exciting administrative support role. This fixed-term position offers the chance to support key council members in creating positive change within the community. With responsibilities like diary management and document preparation, you will play a vital role in operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong administrative background and excellent communication skills, contributing to a dynamic and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of administrative support in a complex environment.
• Confidence to act independently with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of local authority workings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard administrative support to Cabinet members.
• Manage diaries and act as a principal point of contact.
• Research, compile information, and draft documents to required standard.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

English/Maths to GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Fixed term for 6 months from date of appointment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at the heart of Sandwell Council, in a role that supports the political leadership of the Council to bring about positive change for our citizens and represent Sandwell across the region and nationally.

You will provide a high standard of administrative support to members of the Cabinet, proactively anticipating their needs and actions and working with initiative and autonomy.

The main duties include:

• Diary management and gatekeeping
• Being a principle point of contact
• Convening and attending briefings
• Researching and compiling information and drafting correspondence minutes and other documents to the required standard.

Applicants should have experience of:

• Administrative support in a complex environment as well as excellent organisational, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• The confidence to act independently with minimal supervision and a commitment to modelling the values and behaviours of the Council.
• An understanding of the workings of a local authority is desirable.
• English/Maths to GCSE or equivalent.

You will be based in Oldbury Council House. Whilst agile and flexible working is supported, the nature of the role means that you will be expected to attend the office at least two days a week. There may also be a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Hours:

37 hours per week

Interviews are likely to take place during the weeks commencing 2 September 2025

For an informal discussion, please contact Steve Edmonds on 07920567689 or Email [e-mail]

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.