Administrative Assistant

Admin Assistant
Salary: £24,000 - £27,000

Hours:

9-5 Monday to Friday.
 
A local town council is seeking to appoint a reliable, organised, and motivated Admin Assistant to support the day‑to‑day administration of the Council and help deliver high‑quality services to the local community.
 
About the Role
The Admin Assistant will provide general administrative and clerical support to the Town Clerk and Council team. This is a varied role suited to someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a professional approach to working with councillors, staff, and members of the public.

Key Responsibilities
 
Providing general office and administrative support
Handling correspondence (email, post, and telephone)
Assisting with the preparation of agendas, minutes, and reports
Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
Supporting meetings and events, including room bookings and basic logistics
Assisting with data entry and updating Council records
Dealing courteously and efficiently with enquiries from the public
Undertaking other duties as required to support the effective running of the Council  About You
The successful candidate will:
 
Have previous administrative or office experience
Possess good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Be well organised, with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
Demonstrate discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a small team  

Experience of working in local government or a council environment is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
 
If you are interested in applying for this role, please reach out to Ciara Heffernan on (url removed)