Administrative Assistant | Connecting Families

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

Fixed Term contract until 30 September 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised individual with excellent communication skills to join our team.

About The Role

General admin duties that may include but are not limited to:

• Adding information onto to EHM/LCS system (training provided)

• Sending external correspondence on behalf of keyworkers via post and secure mail

• Typing up notes from managers

• Booking meetings internally and externally

• Responding to queries over the phone and by email

• Booking taxis & interpreters for keyworker

• Circulating useful information as instructed by managers

• Producing and amending documents

• Contacting suppliers on behalf of the team to obtain quotes

• Recording training information, helping with the recruitment process

About You

You will be providing administrative support to a small team, working alongside other administrators in an office, organising meetings, booking rooms, arranging consultation materials, preparing meeting agendas and taking notes.

To be successful in this role you will need to be personable, enthusiastic, organised and be a good team player. You will be proficient in IT, have proven ability to deal with customers and have excellent attention to detail. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to prioritise work effectively and the ability to record details accurately.

Your main place of work will be the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible by public transport and with a train station 5 minutes walk away.

This role is office based with home working.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please telephone 01225 3+6+84 or email

Interview date: Tuesday 1st October 2024.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at