People Services Administrative Assistant
Job Description
Job Title: People Services Administrative Assistant
Salary: £26,556 – £28,764 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Grade: B
Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 Months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
About the department
This position sits within the People Services Operations Team and provides essential administrative support during the transition to improved employee and manager self-service functionality in Oracle.
Until these system enhancements are implemented, the postholder will support Learning & Development (L&D) and broader People Services administrative activities, including responding to Helpdesk queries and maintaining accurate records.
About the Role
As a People Services Administrator, you will be responsible for:
- Support administrative duties for Learning and Development including, but not limited to, creating courses on Oracle, updating attendance registers and booking rooms.
- Responding to HR Helpdesk queries relating to policy, processes and oracle system support
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Accurate Data Input experience
- At least 12 months' administrative experience
- Customer Service Skills
- Microsoft Office including SharePoint
- Experience of working in an office environment
Essential qualifications: 5 GCSEs grade 4 and above (A-C) including Maths and English
DBS Check: Not Required for this post.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 22nd January 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 8th February 2026
Interview Date: Week Commencing 9th February 2026
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Jo Mistry - Data & Systems Manager
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Salary range
- £26,556 - £28,764 per year