CIM Operations Assistant — Part-Time, Flexible Hours

Cambridgeshire County Council; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

4 weeks additional annual leave

Flexible bank holidays

Pension with AVCs

Development opportunities

Paid volunteering hours

IDEAL staff network and peer support

Job summary

Cambridgeshire County Council is recruiting a CIM Operations Assistant at Stanton House, Huntingdon. The role is 29.5 hours per week, permanent, and focuses on postal and records management to support efficient council operations.

You will handle mail, records, and internal logistics while upholding GDPR, health and safety, and inclusion commitments. Interview timing and salary scale apply to the advertised entry level.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level with English and Maths at grade C or higher.
• NVQ Level 2 or ECDL desirable for relevant subjects.
• Experience in office administration and customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Process and sort post, operate folding/printing machinery, and handle scanning.
• Prepare mail for collection and delivery tasks.
• Support the Council's internal courier service on a day-to-day basis.
• Advise staff on cost-effective postal options to ensure value for money.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and manage records with GDPR compliance.
• Process documents for blue badge and bus pass applications.
• Support office operations using Outlook, photocopying, and supplies management.
• Assist with financial controls and internal recharge coding.
• Ensure Health and Safety procedures are followed in daily work.
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

GCSE English & Math (A–C)

NVQ Level 2 / ECDL

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cambridgeshire County Council is recruiting a CIM Operations Assistant at Stanton House, Huntingdon. The role is 29.5 hours per week, permanent, and focuses on postal and records management to support efficient council operations.

You will handle mail, records, and internal logistics while upholding GDPR, health and safety, and inclusion commitments. Interview timing and salary scale apply to the advertised entry level.