This assignment will be between 4-6 weeks cover.
Job Summary:
To provide high-quality administrative and business support across the Legal and Governance department, ensuring the effective coordination of processes, maintenance of records, preparation of documentation, and delivery of responsive support to officers and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive administrative support across the Legal and Governance department.
* Coordinate and support a range of business processes, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within required timescales.
* Prepare, format and maintain documentation, reports, correspondence and records.
* Organise and manage electronic and paper filing systems, ensuring information is stored securely and can be easily retrieved.
* Assist officers and colleagues with administrative requirements and service related activities.
* Maintain accurate databases, spreadsheets and records, producing information as required.
* Support meetings through the preparation of agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions where necessary.
* Respond to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes and procedures.
* Undertake other administrative and business support duties appropriate to the role.
Person Specification:
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience in an administrative or business support role.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, and confidence in using a range of standard office systems.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently, use initiative and respond proactively to emerging priorities.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
* Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced and varied workload.
Desirable Requirements
* Experience of working within a local government, legal, governance or corporate services environment.
* Knowledge or experience of one or more of the following areas: governance, health and safety, insurance and risk, information governance, or procurement.
Working Hours:
* Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00 (flexible)
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Salary description
£14.00 - £15.00 per hour