Administrative Assistant

Overview

Are you an organised and motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to support the Safeguarding Service at West Berkshire Council? West Berkshire Council is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the Service Manager for Safeguarding Adults, ensuring the smooth operation of the Safeguarding team.

About the Role

As the Administrative Assistant for Safeguarding, you will be responsible for:

• Providing administrative support to the Service Manager, including diary management, meeting coordination, and correspondence.
• Handling incoming enquiries and directing them to the appropriate team members.
• Maintaining accurate records and databases, ensuring information is up to date and easily accessible.
• Assisting with the preparation of reports, presentations, and other documentation.
• Attending meetings, taking minutes, and following up on action points.
• Supporting the overall administrative functions of the Safeguarding team.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Experience in an administrative role is essential, ideally within a public sector or local authority environment.

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council is a great place to work, offering a range of excellent employment benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• A range of local discounts.
• And much more!

In addition to these benefits, you will be part of a supportive and inclusive working environment, dedicated to making a positive impact in the local community.

Salary

The maximum salary for this role is £25,119 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours.

This role is fixed term until 08/12/25 (backfill for secondment).

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.