Burstow Parish Council are currently seeking a Part-Time Administrative Assistant to join their team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Parish Clerk and Councillors.
Job Title: Administrative Assistant (16 hours per week)
Location: Parish Council Office, Centenary Hall, Smallfield, Surrey
Salary: £25,300 pa (pro rata)
Key Responsibilities:
- Answering and directing incoming calls and emails
- Greeting visitors and members of the public, dealing with their queries or directing them to the appropriate person
- Preparing documents, presentations and reports
- Management of Hall bookings
- Invoicing and basic bookkeeping
- Assisting with general administrative tasks, such as filing, photocopying and scanning
- Learning Local Government Procedures and Planning Regulations
- Ability to undertake additional hours (holiday cover and occasional evening and weekend attendance)
- Social media and website
- Previous experience in an administrative or support role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office and other office software
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure
- Knowledge of book keeping desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations desirable
Qualifications:
- GCSE English and Maths
- Willing to undertake professional qualifications pertaining to the role (Certificate of Local Administration)
or to Burstow Parish Council, Centenary Hall, Wheelers Lane, Smallfield, Surrey, RH6 9PT