Administrative Assistant

Contract
4 months+
18 p/h umbrella
Hybrid

Contract
4 months+
18 p/h umbrella
Hybrid

To provide a high level of support to the Head of Services, undertaking a range of secretarial and administrative functions in order to ensure that the service activities can be provided in an effective, professional and efficient manner.

This key role provides a high level of support, undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative functions in an effective, professional and efficient manner. The post holder will be responsible for diary management; arranging and minuting meetings (extensive minute taking is essential) and managing busy inboxes. The role will largely be remote working from home, but there will be a need to attend the office as frequently as required.

We are looking for someone with excellent minute taking skills; strong diary management and secretarial skills. Flexible and proactive outlook. Works well to deadline and under pressure.

Key responsibilities include:

Manage the Heads of Service diaries, balancing the competing pressures on time and handling demands for meetings and other engagements in accordance with priorities.

Produce correspondence and documents quickly and to a high standard of presentation using the relevant Council IT system/MS Office application.

Ensure goods and or services are procured appropriately and in accordance with Council.