Martlesham Parish Council, Martlesham, IP12 4PB Salary: £21,257 - £22,684 per annum Hours: 28 hours per week Contract: Permanent (upon successful completion of 6 month probation period) Reference: 0300 Martlesham Parish Council is looking for an Administration Officer to join a flexible and hard-working team. This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the fastest developing, strategic local councils in Suffolk during an exciting time for Martlesham. The council provides a range of facilities for residents and works collaboratively with others to protect the environment which includes the nature reserve Martlesham Wilds on the banks of the river Deben. Martlesham Council is currently involved with a wide range of projects. Your role General administration support Website and IT support within the office Support for parish council/committee meetings Record keeping Community engagement. Your responsibilities First point of contact for the council together with the team Ability to contribute to team meetings Provide cover for team members where required You will need: A minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and maths a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages customer service experience knowledge of social media and other forms of community engagement. Benefits include: membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. The position is office based with occasional flexibility. To find out more : Please visit Martlesham Council’s website for further information about the role and the council. You may contact Lisa Burgess on 01473 612632 for an informal discussion only. How to apply: Please read the job specification (pdf) Please complete the application form (word) and return it to clerk@martleshamcouncil,org.uk Closing date: 1pm, Sunday, 20 July 2025. Interview date: Tuesday/Wednesday, 29/30 July 2025.