At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide administrative support and assist stakeholders in a dynamic operations environment.
- Company: Braintree District Council, committed to community service and professional growth.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours, and valuable experience in local government.
- Other info: Opportunity for career development in a supportive local government setting.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team and develop your organisational skills while making a difference.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in a busy office environment.
The predicted salary is between 29160 - 35640 £ per year.
Operations Administration Assistant - Braintree District Council
14.02 PAYE / 17.95 Umbrella
Braintree, Essex
Full-Time, Temporary
37 Hours per Week
Closing Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree District Council in recruiting an Operations Administration Assistant on an initial 6-month contract. Due to the nature of these roles, the successful candidates will be required to work on-site only.
Locations: Causeway House & Lakes Industrial Park
The Opportunity:
To work in the Operations Service providing administrative support to relevant service areas and to act as the point of contact for stakeholders offering advice and assistance whilst always providing a professional and courteous service.
Role Accountabilities:
- Be responsible for collating and understanding data and present to Management in a suitable style.
- Respond to all customers in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner, ensuring that queries are responded to in a timely manner.
- General Administration duties, including telephone, E-Mail, minute taking, typing, and filing for Operations.
- Provide administrative support for all the teams within Operations by providing information/advice (either verbally or in writing).
- Develop and maintain various departmental information systems, e.g. databases, spreadsheets, ensuring that up-to-date information is recorded and retrieved.
- Where requested, prepare relevant paperwork and reports, maintaining accuracy and ensuring that deadlines are met on all software systems.
- Provide support to any other tasks as required by your Line Manager. The list above is not an exhaustive list.
The Experience You Will Bring:
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Experience of working in a busy office environment.
- Able to multitask and work on different tasks at the same time.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office products & CRM systems.
- Local government experience (Desirable).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong IT/Microsoft office skills.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Pro-active approach taking responsibility for day-to-day tasks, workload and priorities.
- Good organisational skills.
- Flexible approach to work.
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
What you should do next:
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website. If you have any queries relating to this post please email.
Operations Administration Assistant, Braintree employer: Essex County Council
Essex County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development, staff are encouraged to grow within their roles, all while contributing to a vital service in the heart of Chelmsford.
