Administrative Assistant

Located at 1 Times Square office. The council support a hybrid working model so there is opportunity to work from home for part of the week upon successful completion of the new starter induction programme. THis role is 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday) between hours of 08:30 and 17:00.

Primary Purpose & scope of the Job: To provide high quality effective secretarial and administrative support to the service and to be responsible for undertaking specific tasks to ensure that the functions of the service are progressed efficiently within agreed timescales and according to defined procedures. To work proactively and to offer administrative support as required.

Your role would be to provide administration support to the teams on a day to day basis and being responsible for the service telephone line.

• Experience of working in a clerical or administrative environment



• Experience of computerised systems e.g. Microsoft Office



• Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise and work to deadlines



• Able to take concise and accurate minutes



• Self-motivated with ability to use own initiative and work under pressure



• Good interpersonal and customer care skills



• Good IT skills and ability to use technology



• Able to communicate effectively in word, outlook and excel; writing and presenting information, The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
  
  The service has 2 x full time administration assistants and four social work teams. Oversight is provided by a Service Manager.
  
  Brand New Flexible Office with purpose built work spaces



• Hybrid working arrangements, Home and Office



• Access to the Council's Employee Support Service



• Subsidised parking



• Comprehensive employee benefits package;



• Pension Scheme



• 26 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays



• Warrington Rewards - incredible savings for employees



• Employee Engagement Initiatives



• Warrington offers a visible, approachable and enthusiastic management team, priority planning of regular supervision, agile working, regular training and development with good opportunity for progression



• Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer, As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:


• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)



• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package



• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme