Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant Huntingdon, England

Huntingdonshire District Council
Full Time Huntingdon, England 20875 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.

Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Job details

An exciting opportunity for an Administration Assistant has arisen in the Development Management Admin team. This is a great opportunity for someone familiar with planning administration or for someone looking to start their career in a planning department, supporting the wider planning team.

You will be familiar with the use of Microsoft Office software, be able to demonstrate an aptitude and willingness to learn about planning, and have an eye for detail. The ability to read maps and plans is essential.

View the job description [PDF, 0.2MB].

Apply

To apply for this position please complete the application form [DOCX, 63Kb] and email it to [email protected].

The closing date is 11.59pm 9 July 2023 and interviews will be held the week commencing 17 July 2023

For many of our roles (and where it is possible) we are currently working remotely and anticipate in the future returning to a hybrid office model on a flexible basis. This will still include work-from-home and flexi-time opportunities in order to provide a good work-life balance whilst still ensuring that teams benefit from in-person interaction. Candidates should therefore be within commutable distance of our offices in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire or able to attend meetings as required if further afield.

Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].

Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.

Working for the council

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.

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Administration Assistant
Huntingdonshire District Council

www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk
Huntingdon, United Kingdom
Joanne Lancaster
Unknown / Non-Applicable
501 to 1000 Employees
Government
National Services & Agencies
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