Secretary/Assistant

This post offers the opportunity to work at the centre of the Council’s activities. The postholder will be part of a team of experienced, skilled staff dealing with a varied workload; including typing reports, letters and other documents, assembling agendas and secretarial/ administrative duties. They will also assist senior managers and deputise for the Chief Executive’s secretary.

Applicants will be highly proficient users of Microsoft Office software, with fast, accurate keyboard skills and able to type from audio tapes. They must be flexible, with experience in a similar role and be able to work on their own initiative with tact and discretion.

Actual hours can be negotiated to some extent, but flexibility will be required. The starting salary will depend on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, flexible working hours, a full training and development programme, performance related pay, free membership to our local leisure centres, local government pension scheme.