How youll make a difference
As an Administrator/Note Taker, you will be providing vital support to our Safeguarding Adults team to allow us all to deliver the best possible services for local people. You will arrange meetings, take minutes and notes at confidential and sensitive meetings and distribute them accordingly.
What you will be doing
* Providing administrative support, you will prepare and arrange adult safeguarding meetings.
* It will be your responsibility to attend meetings, either virtually or in person at venues across South Gloucestershire, and provide note taking, making sure they are clear and accurate.
* You will accurately record information into the central computerised system and distribute minutes.
* Monitoring and prioritising the flow of incoming work, via a shared mailbox or internal computerised system, you will ensure documentation is correct and input accurately.
What we need from you
* We require you to hold an NVQ 2 or three GCSEs (grade 4 or above) or an equivalent qualification or have experience in office administration.
* Given the nature of this role, you will have the ability to take and type up accurate minutes of meetings, formatting documents to a high standard using Microsoft Office, as well as being able to maintain computerised record systems.
* It is essential that you can prioritise your own workload, work on your own initiative and meet deadlines.
* You will have good communication skills and experience of working within a fast-paced environment.
What you need to know
* This role is hybrid, with a mixture of working at our office and at home.
* You will be expected to travel to other offices so you must have a full, valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle or have an alternative means of travel.
Interviews will be held on 21st April 2026.
How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different
* As part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
* We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.
* We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance.
* We invest in the careers of our people, and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work.
Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.
* Were building and shaping communities which people are proud of.
* Were working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life.
* Were investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential.
Weve achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.
We’re making a difference, be part of it!
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