An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join our Leadership Team on a maternity cover basis, based at Nelson Town Hall. This is a key role at the strategic heart of the organisation, providing direct executive and programme coordination support to the Chief Executive and Directors. You will be working in an extremely high‑profile and busy environment, with daily contact with Senior Officers, Elected Members, national agencies, external partners and members of the public. The role involves co‑ordinating meetings and forward work programmes, managing diaries, preparing agendas and papers, tracking actions, supporting events, and helping ensure the smooth running of leadership activity across the Council. Pendle is in Lancashire's scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
Disability Confident
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Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
Up to 31 days annual leave
Flexible contracts requiring 2‑3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire
Our Benefits include:
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Option to buy extra annual leave
* Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
* Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
Please note: we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this post as the occupation code for the role is not one that is eligible for a skilled worker visa.
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