Evesham Town Council,
Job Title: Senior Administrator / Assistant to the Town Clerk
Salary: £29,540 up to £31,022
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday (flexible hours with occasional evenings and weekends)
If you are highly organised, detail-focused, and enjoy working in a varied and dynamic environment, our client, Evesham Town Council, is looking for a Senior Administrator / Assistant to the Town Clerk to join their small, hands‑on team, supporting the smooth running of council operations and community events. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of local governance and make a tangible difference in the community.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive support to the Town Clerk, including diary management, correspondence, and report writing.
* Administer council meetings, including preparation, collation, and distribution of agendas, reports, and minutes; act as minute secretary for committees and working groups.
* Maintain the minute book and councillor attendance records, supporting other meetings as required.
* Organise and attend annual council events, including Mayor-Making, Bonfire, Remembrance Sunday, Civic Service, Christmas events, and Mayor's fundraising activities.
* Liaise with councillors and the public regarding events such as VJ Commemoration, Battle of Britain Commemoration, and the Mop Fair.
* Handle administrative duties relating to elections, including preparing 'Welcome Packs' for new councillors.
* Manage general correspondence, social media, and the council website.
* Provide second‑line reception support, respond to emails, obtain quotes for contracted work, and liaise with contractors as required.
* Undertake other administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of council operations.
You'll thrive as a Senior Administrator if you are:
* Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate events efficiently.
* Accurate and meticulous, with excellent attention to detail.
* A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with confident report‑writing skills.
* Comfortable working collaboratively in a small, hands‑on team, including occasional evenings and weekends.
* Able to follow procedures and work within established structures while remaining flexible.
Why join Evesham Town Council?
* Flexible, part‑time working hours with work‑life balance
* Flexi‑time system
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday allowance (starting from 25 days, rising to 30 days)
* Time Off In Lieu for evening/weekend work
* On‑site parking
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the local community.
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