Fakenham Town Council are advertising a new vacancy for a Full Time Administrative Assistant. Please see full details of the vacancy and how to apply below.

Salary – £25,584 to £27,711

Location – Fakenham Town Council, Fakenham Connect, Oak Street, Fakenham, NR21 9DY plus other occasional locations as required.

Hours – 37 per week - To include occasional evening meetings

Closing date for applications – Friday 20th December 2024

Applications should form a covering letter of no more than 250 words as well as current CV showing how they meet the person specification.

The person filling this role will be representing the town council to the public. Therefore, it is important to understand that, when dealing with the public, there is an 'ambassadorial' element

to the job. Politeness, discretion, and tolerance are qualities frequently needed when handling enquiries or complaints.

Responsibilities:

The post holder will provide efficient administrative support to the Council in the following areas:

• To deal effectively with general queries from members of the public

• To manage the Council inbox

• Preparing agendas and supporting documentation for monthly Council meetings.

• Occasional attendance at evening meetings.

• Website and social media updates as required.

• Assisting with event planning

• Cemetery management - Completing and inputting burial records.

• Allotment management – Completing and inputting Allotment records.

• Charter Market Administration.

• To assist with Data entry and financial records

• To devise, implement and streamline processes and systems

• Such other duties appropriate to the responsibility of the post as required from time to time by the Clerk.

• To comply with the Council’s policies and procedures.

• To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems

Person specification:

Skills, knowledge, and experience required:

• Administration experience (Minimum 1 years)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Experience of maintaining computer-based system and manual record systems

• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)

• To work quickly and accurately to deadlines, meeting priorities

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to adapt to a variety of tasks.

• Flexibility to attend occasional meetings and events in early evening when deemed necessary.

• Good Knowledge of Maths and English

• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.

• GCSE or equivalent

Fakenham Town Council offer:

Flexible working arrangements.

23 Days Annual Leave, plus 3 concessionary days plus bank holidays per year.

Pension Scheme

The Current Fakenham Town Council Location offers free parking.

Training and Support as required for the role.

Applications to be submitted to;

info@Fakenhamtowncouncil.gov.uk

or by post addressed to;

The Clerk

Fakenham Town Council

Fakenham Connect

Oak Street

Fakenham,

Norfolk

NR21 9DY