Senior Administration Officer

We are seeking a highly organised and dedicated Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support across Luton Rising. The successful candidate will support both the Head of Development Programmes and the Finance Business Partner, ensuring the smooth operation of our projects and financial processes.

Key responsibilities include serving as the clerk to the Project Management Office, preparing reports, taking minutes, and managing action items for three programme boards. Additionally, you will support the finance function by raising purchase orders and verifying budget requests for commercial and training purposes. You will also provide backup minute-taking for various internal meetings as required.

At Luton Rising, you'll be part of a team that values your skills and supports your professional growth. If you're ready to make a difference and be an integral part of our success, apply today!

To excel in this role, you'll have demonstrable administrative experience, including the development, management, and maintenance of complex administrative systems and procedures. Your ability to take precise notes and produce clear letters and reports is essential.

Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with staff and stakeholders at all levels are crucial. You should be polite and professional in all interactions.

A Level 2 Business Administration qualification (or equivalent) or equivalent experience is required., We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

• From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade


• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave


• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area


• Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant


• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)


• Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home


• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns


• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways


• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons


• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel