Administrative Support Officer - Newbury, United Kingdom - West Berkshire Council

West Berkshire Council

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Newbury, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Vacancy Summary

Employer:
West Berkshire Council
Salary:
From £23,500 to £25,119 per annum (Grade D)
Location:
Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury
Contract:
Contract
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
No
Closing Date:
27/03/2024 at 23:59
Reference:
04045

Vacancy Description

Are you an organised and efficient individual with a passion for providing excellent administrative support? West Berkshire Council is looking for an Administrative Support Officer to join our Finance and Property Service, based at Market Street Offices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team, contributing to the smooth running of our essential services.

As an Administrative Support Officer, you will be responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks, including:

Assisting with the processing of financial transactions and maintaining accurate records
Providing general administrative support to the Service Manager and wider team
Handling enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a professional and helpful approach
Coordinating meetings, including arranging venues, preparing agendas, and taking minutes

To excel in this role, you should have:

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage your workload effectively
Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of your work
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to interact confidently with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of
Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
Generous Local Government pension scheme
Family friendly policies
A range of local discounts
Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.

This role is a fixed term contract for the duration of 6 months,

Join West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in your community while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Equal Opportunities
How to apply

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.