Administrator

Confidential; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Shaftesbury is seeking an Administrator to support Dorset Council's Waste Depot. This temporary role is 37 hours per week with a pay rate of 13.70 per hour and a 6-month initial contract, potential extension.

The role involves handling enquiries, producing reports, and providing general admin support in a busy depot environment. Part-time options may be considered, with Monday to Friday hours 08:00-16:00.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills and confidence using standard office software.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both over the phone and in writing.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• The ability to take clear, accurate meeting notes and produce minutes.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities.
• The confidence to work independently, troubleshoot issues and use your own initiative.
• The ability to remain organised and efficient in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handling telephone enquiries from members of the public and providing a helpful, professional service.
• Responding to emails and dealing with a range of enquiries.
• Producing reports to support depot supervisors.
• Providing general administrative support to the depot supervisors and wider team.
• Carrying out accurate data entry and maintaining records.
• Taking accurate notes during meetings and preparing minutes where required.
• Managing a varied and fast-paced workload, prioritising tasks and adapting to frequent interruptions.

Job description

Job Title: Administrator

Location: Shaftesbury

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay Rate: 13.70 per hour

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00, however part-time options would be considered.

Contract Length: Initially 6 months, however potential to be extended beyond 6 months.

The Role

Connect 2 Dorset is recruiting for an Administrator to support Dorset Council's Waste Depot in Shaftesbury. This is a varied administrative role where you will play an important part in supporting the depot's day-to-day operations and ensuring enquiries and administrative tasks are handled efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling telephone enquiries from members of the public and providing a helpful, professional service.
• Responding to emails and dealing with a range of enquiries.
• Producing reports to support depot supervisors.
• Providing general administrative support to the depot supervisors and wider team.
• Carrying out accurate data entry and maintaining records.
• Taking accurate notes during meetings and preparing minutes where required.
• Managing a varied and fast-paced workload, prioritising tasks and adapting to frequent interruptions.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident working in a busy office environment. You will have excellent communication skills, a customer-focused approach and the ability to manage your workload independently.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong IT skills and confidence using standard office-based software.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both over the phone and in writing.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• The ability to take clear, accurate meeting notes and produce minutes.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities.
• The confidence to work independently, troubleshoot issues and use your own initiative.
• The ability to remain organised and efficient in a fast-paced environment.

It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.