Fixed Term 12 months
Part Time – 22,2 hours per week working Monday, Thursday and any other day as agreed with Manager
Are you a highly organised team player with strong administrative skills and a passion for supporting economic development? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Administration Support Assistant to join our Growth and Enterprise Team on a fixed-term 12-month basis.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll support a busy and committed team delivering key growth and enterprise projects for the district.
Your responsibilities will include:
Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries, providing excellent customer service
Delivering day-to-day administration support including diary management, meeting support, document preparation and mail handling
Managing the department’s electronic filing system and maintaining accurate records
Assisting with procurement and finance tasks, including raising requisitions and tracking invoices
Supporting the preparation of tenders, contracts, funding applications and grant claims
Helping to organise and support meetings, consultations and events
Monitoring budget information and compiling reports
You will need:
Essential (Priority 1) Requirements:
GCSEs in English and Maths (Grades 4–9 / C or above) or equivalent
Solid experience in a fast-paced administrative setting
Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proven ability to manage diaries, provide secretariat support and maintain electronic filing systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively across teams and with external partners
Confidence in handling procurement processes and tracking budgets
A full driving licence
A proactive, adaptable and team-focused approach
We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.
We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.
To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.
Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don’t have one to upload, you can download a CV template we’ve created to help you get started.
Closing date: Sunday 20th July 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interview date: Wednesday 30th July 2025
