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Form of workJob Introduction
Role Purpose
Provide timely, efficient and effective specialist administrative support to Democratic Services.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support in the delivery of the decision-making process, the Independent School Appeals Service and the Mayoralty Team, including maintenance of files and records, photocopying and collection and delivery of post
- Assist with the delivery of the Member Support function across the Council
- Upload documents to the intranet sites and websites for the Council to include the corporate diary/calendar and ensure that all information is current
- Administer purchase orders using online accounting system and processing creditor invoices for payment
- Manage and co-ordinate the calendar of meetings and room bookings for all statutory meetings for the Council
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience of providing secretarial and administrative support in a pressurised environment
- Ability to work accurately and calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and work well as part of a team
- Must be able to travel, using public or other forms of transport where they are viable, or by holding a valid UK driving licence with access to own or pool car
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website.
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. This is expected to be in place in 2024.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Neil Fraser at neil.fraser@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or on 01202 817795.
