CIM Operations Assistant (Part-Time) – Postal & Records

Cambridgeshire County Council; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

Additional annual leave (pro-rata)

Flexible bank holidays

Pension contributions

Development opportunities

Volunteer days

Job summary

Cambridgeshire County Council is hiring a CIM Operations Assistant to join the Corporate Information Management team in Stanton House, Huntingdon. The role is permanent and runs 29.5 hours per week, pro-rated from the entry salary scale.

You will support high-quality postal and records services and contribute to an efficient, customer-focused council operation. Key duties include processing post, managing records, assisting with the courier service, and advising on cost-effective options while

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above is required or equivalent.
• Experience in office administration is essential; postal environments or records management are desirable.
• MS Office proficiency and willingness to learn new systems are expected.

Responsibilities

• Process and sort incoming/outgoing post; operate folding/printing/scanning machinery.
• Prepare mail for collection and delivery and support internal courier service.
• Advise staff on cost-effective postal options to ensure best value.
• Maintain filing systems (paper and electronic) and support office operations.
• Assist with financial controls, such as coding for internal recharges and transactions.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and contribute to a safe workplace.
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Customer service

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

NVQ Level 2 / ECDL desirable

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Cambridgeshire County Council is hiring a CIM Operations Assistant to join the Corporate Information Management team in Stanton House, Huntingdon. The role is permanent and runs 29.5 hours per week, pro-rated from the entry salary scale.

You will support high-quality postal and records services and contribute to an efficient, customer-focused council operation. Key duties include processing post, managing records, assisting with the courier service, and advising on cost-effective options while