Admin Assistant

An opportunity has arisen to work as an administrative assistant for the Business Support Services Team in Adults & Communities. To work flexibly as part of a team to provide an efficient, effective and comprehensive county wide administrative business support service across A&C localities, maintaining a high-quality responsive customer service for both internal and external customers.

• Have a NVQ 2 level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent, or relevant experience
• Know the importance of customer service
• Know the importance of confidentiality
• Have worked in an administrative, financial secretarial setting (i.e. experience in routine clerical tasks including word processing, filing, photocopying, faxing, message taking, data input)
• Have used Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Have experience in maintaining computer-based systems and manual record systems. Arranging and servicing meetings, including note taking.
• Have excellent communication skills (written & verbal)

In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire.

Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following