Part-Time Administrative Support Officer (Local Government)

North East Combined Authority; North East; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development

Supportive working environment

Community-focused role

Job summary

Bishop Auckland Town Council is seeking an organised Administrative Support Officer to join a small professional team in Bishop Auckland. You will provide essential administrative support across governance, meetings, records and communications, helping the council meet statutory responsibilities.

Working closely with the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk, you will improve council systems, publish agendas and minutes, and maintain the council website, contributing to a transparent, efficient local

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidentiality and customer service are important.

Responsibilities

• Support the Town Clerk with governance, compliance and audit requirements.
• Manage council records, correspondence and filing systems.
• Assist with preparation and publication of agendas, minutes, reports and policies.
• Maintain information on the Council website.
• Support meetings and administrative processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative and digital systems.
• Assist in delivering an efficient, transparent and accountable council service.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Confidentiality

Public sector experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bishop Auckland Town Council is seeking an organised Administrative Support Officer to join a small professional team in Bishop Auckland. You will provide essential administrative support across governance, meetings, records and communications, helping the council meet statutory responsibilities.

Working closely with the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk, you will improve council systems, publish agendas and minutes, and maintain the council website, contributing to a transparent, efficient local