Administrator - Taunton, United Kingdom - Somerset County Council

Somerset County Council
Somerset County Council
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Taunton, United Kingdom

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Why should I choose Somerset County Council?
Good question.


Well, for a start, we're a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities and businesses of Somerset.


And that's why we're working so hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.


If you're looking for a place where you work truly matters - where YOU truly matter - we might be just right for you.

We also promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.


What will I be doing?
We're working to improve the lives of children in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that.

As well as providing a administrative support to a group of Senior Children's Services Managers your day-to-day work will involve:


  • Making appointments/organising meetings and booking venues
  • Taking notes at formal/ informal meetings.
  • Scheduling and coordinating work programmes and meetings
  • Attending and contributing to meetings/workshops as requested to contribute to the development and improvement of Children Commissioning Services
  • Following the meetings investigating/researching material and organising and maintaining database systems/recording systems
  • Using and manipulating reporting and recording systems to provide senior officers with management information
  • Working with Senior Management to improve the delivery of Services.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be.

But it will really help if you have:

  • A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams and One Note.
  • Experience of taking action points/ Minutes at meetings.
  • Good organisational and communication skills with welldeveloped interpersonal skill.
  • Experience working with colleagues to tackle challenges and resolving problems
We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset.

An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.


What will I be offered in return?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management.

As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:


  • We promote a healthy worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
  • Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Staff discounts in gyms.
  • Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
  • Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
  • A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
  • My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

From 1 April 2023 the County and District councils in Somerset will be replaced by a new single unitary authority - Somerset Council.

It's an exciting time to join us as we work together with the four district councils to deliver the new council for Somerset.

The salary for this role is £21,189 - £21,968 per annum.

Interview date: 17thFebruary 2023


DBS information
This role requires a basic check via the Disclosure procedure.


Job Reference:
SCC03946
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