Post And Admin Officer

The role

We are seeking 1 temporary Post and Admin Officer.

This is an office-based role at Darby House, Telford, performing a range of support and Administrative duties within Telford & Wrekin Council’s Print & Postal Service.

Working in a varied and busy environment you will primarily be responsible for the sorting and distribution of incoming mail, collecting and processing of internal mail and franking of external mail, ready for collection by external mail services.

Full training and ongoing coaching/mentoring will be given. 

Key Requirements

Accuracy in sorting and distributing large volumes of internal and external mail within deadlines is essential. The job requires good communication skills and involves general office administration work e.g. scanning, filling, photocopying and letter packing. 

This job requires you to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will be working under tight deadlines and juggling multiple tasks at once. The ability to prioritise and stay organised is essential to keeping up with demands of the role.

If you think you are a good all-rounder then this role could be for you.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone with:

• An organised & methodical approach to work to achieve targets.
• An ability to deal with internal and external partners in a professional, courteous and unbiased manner.
• A working knowledge of computer-based software. I.e. MS Word & MS Excel
• Ability to work unsupervised within defined guidelines. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• You should possess literacy and numeracy skills at a standard equivalent to GCSE (Grades A-C) or an appropriate NVQ Level 1
• a pro-active approach to all areas of work with a keen eye for accuracy. 

Previous experience is not essential.

As a council employee you will be expected to demonstrate the Councils Core Behaviours, and fully abide by the Health and Safety Policy and the Council’s policies for Data Protection and Information Security.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 11^th July 2024.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held during the week commencing 22^nd July 2024.

If you are interested in this Post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact

David Siviter
Revenues Billing & Support Group Manager
David.Siviter@telford.gov.uk
Telephone: 01952 383847

 Or

Amiee George
System Support & Print Team Leader
Amiee.George@telford.gov.uk
Telephone: 01952 383910

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

 At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.

 Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.

 A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.

 We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression including:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
• Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling
• Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home – our approach is to promote greater level of flexible working around personal and family commitments

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Please note that Telford & Wrekin Council do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

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