Job Introduction
7am to 3pm
This role is a Secondment up to the end of March 2026.
You will assist the Snickets and Gateways Manager in the provision of a flexible and proficient administrative and reception service dealing with generic and service-specific duties. To provide prompt and effective information, advice and access to officers in other parts of the Council, members of the public, other public sector bodies and external agencies. To deal with and resolve requests for advice and help.
To provide a wide range of administrative functions:
* Reception and telephonist responsibility
* Dealing with internal and external customers both face to face and over the telephone.
* Maintaining a range of information systems in line with service user guidelines and procedures.
* Liaising with other sections/department to verify information and/or seek authorisation for action.
* Interrogating information databases and inputting to forms/databases, completing enquires as appropriate.
* Participating in any specialist groups, contributing to the resolution of issues and assisting in the development of new procedures to address new issues or operational methods.
* Providing financial and performance information to assist in the completion of internal and external financial and performance requirements.
* Procuring and paying for goods and supplies in accordance with Council procurement procedures and policies.
* Maintaining and co-ordinating records as requested by service user managers.
* Organising diary management and appointments, arranging meetings, taking notes, writing up and circulating minutes and agendas where required.
* Collating information and communicating to relevant parties in preparation for meetings.
To be ready for this opportunity you need to possess the relevant experience/qualifications:
* Minimum of 3 years' office work including reception/ telephone experience and provision of financial or management information via electronic systems.
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject or 4 years' experience in an administrative role.
The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Claire Grooby on or email
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Admin Officer - Snickets and Gateways
* Salary £26, £28,142.00 Per Annum
* Frequency Annual
* Job Reference bradfordmbc/TP/19434/1167
* Contract Type Temporary
* Working Hours 37
* Closing Date 30 September, 2025
* Job Category Administration
* Service Waste, Fleet & Environment
* Location Harris Street Depot, Harris Street, Bradford, United Kingdom
* Additonal Payments Not Applicable
* Posted on 16 September, 2025