<div><h3>About the role</h3><p><b>This is no ordinary admin job.</b> As our Administrative Officer, youll be the welcoming first point of contact for residents, visitors and Councillors, and the organisational engine behind the towns civic life. Youll manage the Mayors diary, provide a personal PA service, and take the lead in planning and delivering Mayoral and civic events, from welcoming guest speakers to making sure the big occasions run without a hitch. Behind the scenes, youll support the Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Museum Co-ordinator across the full breadth of Council business, correspondence, records, finance inputting and the Councils website. No two days are the same.</p><h3>What were looking for</h3><p>Youll bring solid administrative experience, great organisational and communication skills, confidence with IT, and a genuine community focus. A calm head and a good sense of humour are essential. Local government experience is a bonus, but not a requirement.</p><h3>What we offer</h3><ul><li>A varied, rewarding role where your work makes a visible difference to your town</li><li>Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm (early 4pm finish on Wednesdays)</li><li>23 days holiday plus bank holidays and 3 statutory days</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme membership</li><li>Flexible working and a friendly, supportive team</li></ul><p>Occasional flexibility will be needed for evening or weekend events. The post is subject to an initial four-month probationary period.</p></div>