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)