Centre Support and Administration Assistant

Corporate Property

Centre Support and Administration Assistant

Permanent

NS4 £25,185 - £25,583 pro rata per annum

15 hours per week (Part time position, Job share)

We are now recruiting for a Centre Support and Administration Assistant to join our team. Based at the Newark Beacon, you will provide a high level of service to internal and external customers.

We offer a competitive salary, enrolment in the local government pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service, free car parking*, a whole host of family-friendly benefits, flexi-time, 1 days’ paid volunteering leave, a health cashback plan, access to an employee benefits platform, and £10/month membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

The Newark Beacon is a well-established business centre, managing all types of businesses and providing a full suite of management services. It plays an integral part in supporting the Council to meet the objectives of its Community Plan by supporting the generation of income. This allows the Council to improve the services it offers residents as well as to provide excellent premises and support for businesses.

In this varied post, you will be responsible for a range of duties including running the busy Reception area, meeting and greeting visitors, making sure that the conference rooms are set up, manning the switchboard and providing general office and administrative support for the Corporate Property business unit. In addition to this, the post holder will also be responsible for maintaining social media channels for the Newark Beacon including engaging with audiences on a daily basis to build relationships and to promote the services that we offer.

The successful candidate must have experience working in a busy office environment as well as working directly with the public. You will have excellent customer service skills and be willing to go the extra mile to provide a great service for our client companies. You will have strong ICT skills and be proficient at using a range of Social Media channels. In addition, you will be able to prioritise tasks effectively, work in an organised manner and be able to maintain a professional approach in a busy environment.

For an informal chat or more information, please contact Becky Forrow, Centre Manager on 01636 653100 or by emailing becky.forrow@nsdc.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

For a copy of the job description and person specification, please contact recruitment@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role, to recruitment@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. A covering letter addressing the essential criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.

Closing Date 12 noon Monday 8th December 2025

Interview Week commencing 15th December 2025

As an employer, we promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare a disability (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed an interview provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specification on their application form.

*Free staff parking is valid until 31st July 2024.