Administrative Assistant (part time 18.5 hours per week)

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We are looking for a skilled Administrative Assistant to join our Deputyship Team on a permanent basis, working part-time 18.5 hours per week.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

About you...

As an Administrative Assistant you will be a highly organised, motivated individual with a desire to support vulnerable residents and uphold the council’s statutory duties. The role requires you to have excellent administrative, IT and communication skills, preferably with a care, legal or financial background relevant to the role.

The role will be partly office based, located in Time Square, Bracknell. However, the role can be flexible in hours and hybrid working, dependent upon the needs of the service.

About the team...

Bracknell Forest Council's Deputyship Team offer financial support and representation to residents who are unable to manage their finances themselves and have no one willing or able to do so.

The Administrative Assistant will directly support officers in their day-to-day service delivery and ensure Bracknell upholds its legal duties and responsibilities to residents.

Key responsibilities...

• Provide day to day operational support to Bracknell Forest Council’s Deputyship Team
• Manage and maintain our systems and database containing client information
• Support Deputyship Officers in managing the financial and personal affairs of Bracknell residents
• Assisting in relevant service delivery, including generating Court of Protection applications, correspondence with the Department for Work and Pensions, or liaising with other Bracknell Forest Council departments and/or external stakeholders.

Our benefits...

• 25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10* and sell up to 5 days*.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

*(pro rata for part time)

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Our values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments...

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 11th May 2026.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussin or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Ann Secular, Deputyship Team Manager

Tel.: 01344 351507

or

Jack Lewis, Head of Client Affairs

Tel.: 01344 354066

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Please note that this particular role is part-time and therefore does not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. As such, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

No agencies please.