Hybrid Administrative and Projects Support Officer

Wealden District Council; Hailsham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and pension

Incremental progression

Hybrid working

Friendly team

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wealden District Council is seeking a highly organised Business Support Officer to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support across Planning Policy, Economic Development, Culture, Leisure and Wellbeing, and Climate Change services. The role is based at Vicarage Lane, Hailsham with hybrid working arrangements available.

You will manage records, support financial administration, organise meetings, respond to inquiries from residents and partners, and assist with digital

Qualifications

• Experience of office administration procedures and providing support to professional teams.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and stakeholders face-to-face, by telephone and in writing.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• Knowledge of local government services and experience in a financial or administrative support environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing electronic and paper filing systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting financial administration, including raising purchase orders and monitoring budgets.
• Organising meetings, consultations and team events, preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Responding to enquiries from residents, partners, stakeholders and other organisations.
• Assisting with public consultations and reporting consultation responses.
• Maintaining project documentation and assisting with digital communications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

IT skills

Customer service

Numerical skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Financial spreadsheets

Job description

Wealden District Council is seeking a highly organised Business Support Officer to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support across Planning Policy, Economic Development, Culture, Leisure and Wellbeing, and Climate Change services. The role is based at Vicarage Lane, Hailsham with hybrid working arrangements available.

You will manage records, support financial administration, organise meetings, respond to inquiries from residents and partners, and assist with digital