All LocationsAll Locations:
Dorchester
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£25,583 - £27,254
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Fixed Term
Function:
Business, Policy & Administration
EmployerEmployer:
Dorset Council
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Full time
Closing time of advertClosing time of advert
23:59

About the role

Are you highly organised and motivated? ...

Are you looking for a new challenge? … 

Dorset Council is seeking to appoint a proactive organised individual who has great attention to detail, works well in a team, and has a keen interest to learn.  You will be reporting to the Executive Support and Generalist Business Support Lead and will join the Executive Support Team, who will support and guide you as you progress in the role, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality customer focused service. 

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure at a senior level in local government, improving your skills and knowledge to develop your career. You will work towards completing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.  

What you will be doing  

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Executive Support Team to assist with work demands for the Senior Leadership Team (Chief Executive and Executive Directors) and the Executive Support and Generalist Business Support Lead. You will work on a variety of tasks including:
 
  • Providing a range of administrative support to the Business Lead, Senior Leadership Teams & the Senior Executive Assistants
  • Correspondence processing and monitoring (letters and email inboxes)
  • Organising meetings, workshops and events
  •  Undertaking financial functions - including procurement, payments and invoice processing 
 
There will be the opportunity to build on customer care skills by way of answering calls, emails and collecting visitors.   

Under supervision and guidance you will assist with diary & task management, being a first point of contact (screening telephone calls & emails), meeting/event coordination & management (including arranging hospitality), distributing agendas, minute taking etc. There will also be the opportunity to assist with duties for the wider Corporate Leadership Team.  

About you 

You will have good working knowledge and experience of using a wide range of IT applications including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.  Good written communication skills are essential.  

You will work with colleagues and alongside our most experienced Executive Assistants to resolve problems and to learn about Dorset Council, gaining experience working with our directorates. You will be able to prioritise and work to deadlines as well as working on your own initiative or as part of a team. 
 
Ideally you will possess the skills to deal with difficult people sensitively and assertively.  

This post offers the flexibility of working in a hybrid way providing support based at County Hall in Dorchester, as well as ‘virtual’ working from home.  Your work pattern would be shaped around business/service needs.

Further Information

If you require any further details or would like an informal chat regarding the role please contact Liza Exton, Business Manager – Chief Executive’s Office on [email protected] .

This post requires you to have access to sensitive information. It will be subject to a Basic Criminal Records Check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.  

 

About Us

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

  • provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
  • work in partnership to make a real difference
  • value every role and the impact it has on our communities
  • support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

  • be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
  • have access to a range of benefits and support
  • receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.

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