Administrative Officer - Job Advertisement
Published: 08 January 2024
Folkestone Town Council
Administration Officer
25 hours per week
(Monday to Friday with hours to be confirmed, but must be prepared to work occasional out of office hours in order to attend Council meetings)
Permanent contract
Salary circa £26,873 - £28,770 Pro Rata
SCP LC1 (13-17) + Local Government Pension Scheme
Casual user car allowance
This position will be subject to a DBS Check
Due to recent internal restructuring and progressions, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join Folkestone Town Council as the Administration Officer.
This is an opportunity for the right candidate to assist the Town Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer in providing effective and efficient secretarial and committee administration support for the Town Council, which is integral to providing a professional service to the community.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in administration with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Care and attention to detail are essential. Knowledge of how local government works and the challenges affecting councils would be an advantage, although not essential as training will be given.
This role offers a great opportunity to build awareness of government operating at a local level, develop knowledge of the services within the Council’s remit and gain insight into how decisions are made. The successful candidate can enjoy working in a supportive team environment, with a competitive salary, inclusion in the local government pension scheme and opportunities for further training and development.
To request a copy of the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form please email Georgina.wilson@folkestone-tc.gov.uk Alternatively, these can be downloaded by clicking here for the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form.
Applications must be received by 9am on the 5th February 2024. Please note CVs will not be considered.
If you would like to discuss your suitability for the role please contact Toni Brenchley on 01303 257946 or email toni.brenchley@folkestone-tc.gov.uk