Job Title
Administrator
Location
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Contract Type
Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Salary
£13.26 per hour
Hours
30 hours per week (6 hours per day)
About Us
Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
About the Role
As an Administration Assistant working for Dorset Council for Shaftesbury Waste Depot, you will provide vital clerical and administrative support, including managing correspondence, organising meetings, maintaining records, and updating systems. You will act as a key point of contact for staff and customers, helping ensure the smooth running of services.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Provide general administrative and clerical support.
- Organise meetings, take minutes, manage diaries, handle calls, and greet visitors.
- Maintain data systems and filing, ensuring data accuracy.
- Update spreadsheets and the website.
- Support financial tasks.
- Act as a first point of contact for staff and customers.
- Perform other related administrative duties as needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Strong clerical, administrative, and secretarial skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Proficiency in word processing and various administrative tasks.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Experience with data management and ensuring data quality.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
