Equality and Human Rights Administrative Officer

Swansea Council; Swansea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Swansea is seeking a proactive Administrative Officer to support the Access to Services team. Responsibilities include providing essential administrative support, arranging meetings, and monitoring budgets. Qualifications include previous admin experience and strong IT skills. The role is part-time (21.72 hours) with a salary of £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata per year and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working days

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in an office environment.
• Confident IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access).
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Access to Services team.
• Arrange meetings, take minutes, respond to emails, and disseminate information.
• Monitor budgets and provide financial/statistical information.

Skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Swansea Council is looking for a proactive and organised Administrative Officer to join our Access to Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our commitment to equality, inclusion, and excellent public service.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Access to Services team.
• Arrange meetings, take minutes, respond to emails, and disseminate information to colleagues and partners.
• Support the work of the Strategic Equality and Future Generations Board, Human Rights Steering Group, and other key forums.
• Assist with corporate consultation activities, including survey data entry and collating feedback.
• Monitor budgets and provide financial/statistical information to support effective team management.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in an office environment.
• Confident IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access).
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• A team player who can also work independently and use their initiative.
• Ability to work flexibly, including options for home working in line with Council policy.
• Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential - support is available for learning.

Other information

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

Benefits/Conditions

£25,583 - £25,989 pro rata per year. Temporary and Part time (21.72 hours). Flexible working days and terms to help you balance work and life.

Culture and Development

Be part of a team that values people, innovation, and working together. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Make a real impact on the lives of Swansea's residents.