Benefits: Local Government Average Salary Pension Scheme, Employee assistance s scheme.
We are seeking a detail orientated Administration Officer with a can-do attitude, who can provide high quality and accurate administration support. Reporting to the Clerk, the candidate will have a g ood general education, demonstrating numeracy and literac y, with excellent communication skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, both with the council and externally is essential.
Key Functions:
Work closely with the Clerk regarding upcoming agenda items and to prepare draft agenda and minute papers
Ensure all pre-publicity of meetings is published for upcoming committee meetings in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 Schedule 12
To assist with projects, campaigns and engagement activities
To maintain the Councils on-line presence including social media and website
Assist in the maintaining of an effective filing system recording Council business
Answering telephone calls and directing calls and other correspondence to the appropriate officers. Dealing with enquiries from the public about council services/activities and referring to Council Officers, or to other agencies/services where appropriate .
To design materials (posters) on Canva based system (training provided)
Receiving correspondence and documents on behalf of the Council and bringing such items to the attention of the Clerk, and/or Council Officers. Issuing correspondence following the instructions of the Clerk.
Receiving planning notifications and decision notices and sharing with Cllrs, as delegated by the Clerk.
Organising and setting up meetings both internally and externally, in person and virtual, issuing invites and booking venues.
Receiving, recording, and reporting issues with Council assets, and ensuring these are passed to the Clerk.
Receiving, recording, and reporting issues with service delivery provided by partners or contractors and ensuring these are shared.
Assisting in the organisation and delivery of Council events, and Council supported events.
To undertake training as required .
To undertake any duties, commensurate with the level of the role, as directed by the Clerk
Please email a CV and covering letter, which explains your suitability for the role, to the Clerk
Closing date for applications: Thursday 6 th November 2025
Hethersett Parish Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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