Administrative Assistant - Hawkhurst, United Kingdom - Hawkhurst Parish Council

Description

Hawkhurst Parish Council is seeking to appoint a new
Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for all aspects of Hawkhurst Parish Council administration.

**Administrative Assistant

Location**:
The Office at the Moor, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4NT


Salary:
£11,960 per annum


Hours:20 hours per week


Contract:
Permanent


Start date:
As soon as possible


About us
Hawkhurst Parish Council has 13 councillors representing around 5,000 residents.

The Parish Council plays a vital part in representing the interests of residents and the communities we serve and improving the quality of life in the parish.

The role

As the Administrative Assistant you will assist the Parish Clerk and Deputy Clerk to implement the administrative aspects of Council functions, duties and decisions as directed by the Parish Clerk.

The Administrative Assistant will be based at the ParishCouncil's office. You will ensure open and effective communications with residents, Councillors, Council staff and all key stakeholders.


What you will be doing

As our Administrative Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for telephone and general queries and will meet and greet our visitors to the parish office.

This is a varied role and you will be required to manage all aspects of the Council's administration,which will include some finance in collaboration with the RFO, allotment management, parish events, updating the parish website and social media platforms, cemetery management and assist with the preparation of tender documents as required in liaison withrelevant Councillors, Parish Clerk and RFO/Deputy Clerk.

The Administration Assistant will manage the diary for Council meetings, sending out invitations and assist with assembling/preparation of documents and agendas for Council meetings.

About you

Working with Councillors, office colleagues and dealing with residents in a local government setting or similar is integral to everything we do so experience and strong interpersonal skills are key to the successful delivery of the Council's objectives.

You will have demonstrable experience of the successful delivery of work objectives, in an administrative capacity or similar in local government or similar public organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and equality is close to our hearts and we would welcomeyour commitment as we create an inclusive environment for everyone through our policies and procedures.

Substantial up to date knowledge of administrative functions and associated statutory responsibilities with a clear understanding of local government serviceadministration and administrative aspects of general budget and resource management are critical to achieving role objectives.

Effective written, oral communication, analytical and organisational skills are fundamental to ensure effective delivery of duties.

**Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 8th March 2023

Interviews:
Thursday 16th March 2023**
Interested?
No agencies please.