Job Description Salary: £13.05- £13.47 per hour Hours per week: 7.4 hours Temporary/Fixed term: 5 months Interview date: Friday22 May 2026 We are looking for an organised, customer-focused Administration Assistant who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys supporting others to deliver high-quality services to the community. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority committed to improving health, wellbeing and participation in sport and physical activity across Wiltshire. You will work alongside experienced professionals in Leisure Services, gaining exposure to a varied workload, modern leisure management systems, and trusted public-sector processes. The role offers scope to develop your administrative expertise, build confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders and grow your career within a large, supportive organisation that values flexibility, learning and work-life balance. On a day-to-day basis, you will provide comprehensive administrative support, including handling enquiries from the public, maintaining records and databases, processing memberships, and bookings, supporting computerised leisure systems, assisting with financial and invoicing tasks, organising information, and producing accurate documentation and reports. You will also support meetings, projects and service initiatives as required. You will have proven administrative experience, strong IT and communication skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to work calmly and professionally with customers and colleagues. A flexible, team-oriented approach and a commitment to high standards are essential. If you are motivated by public service and want to play a key role in supporting community leisure services, we would be pleased to hear from you. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity. Contact details Helen Drysdale, Admin and Finance Manager at helen.drysdale@wiltshire.gov.uk Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application. Application criteria Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply. We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion Disability Confident Employer Application process Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.