Administrator – Capital Projects

East Midlands Jobs; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

A local government council in Nuneaton is hiring a Full-time Administrator to support the Capital Projects team. The role includes maintaining the Housing asset database and performing general office duties. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, experience in customer service, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. This position offers benefits such as flexible working and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused environment is essential.
• Must have effective communication skills in writing and verbally.
• Ability to handle scheduling and minute-taking tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Capital Projects team with administrative support.
• Maintain the Housing asset database effectively.
• Manage agendas, collate minutes, and schedule meetings.

Skills

Good organisational and communication skills

Customer service experience

Scheduling appointments

Ability to work to deadlines

Knowledge of building terminology

Minute taking experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Job description

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is a small Council with big values. We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do. By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community.

We are currently recruiting for a Full time Administrator to work within the Capital Projects team. The successful candidate will assist the team in providing effective administration support maintaining our Housing asset database, along with general office duties.

Key Requirements

• Good organisational and communication skills, in both written and oral
• Previous experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Previous experience of scheduling appointments on a planned programme
• Able to work to deadlines and prioritise own workload
• Knowledge or understanding of building terminology and property attributes
• Previous experience of minute taking, including managing agendas, collating and distributing minutes along with booking venues and scheduling meetings.
• Experience in using Microsoft Word and Excel (medium to advance level)

As a key member of the Capital Projects team there will be liaison with external contractors, clients and other key parties to deliver the Capital Major works programmes.

As an employer, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council offers a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Please note that all applications must be received on an online application form. We do not accept CV’s and do not keep CV’s on file unless part of an application.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Diane Armstrong, Senior Asset & Contract Management Officer [e-mail] or telephone [phone]

Any communication with you will be via email, so please check your email, including spam/junk folders, and WMJobs and EMJobs accounts on a regular basis after submitting your application.