Administration Support Officer London, England
Job description
12 Month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity
Hackney Council is looking for someone to help support our Building Maintenance Team, working within Housing Service.
As an Administrative Support Officer, you will provide admin support to the Reactive Repair and Void Team. Your work will include maintaining filing, updating our databases, managing the office diary, attending meetings and general office duties.
We are looking for someone who is methodical and accurate in their work, able to prepare written work and undertake calculations. You should be able to use a variety of IT packages, be able to prioritise your workload and use your initiative. Above all, we need someone with a customer service focus.
To thrive in this role, you must have a flexible attitude and be a quick learner. This role would suit someone keen to broaden their experience in administration as there will be some project work available. Someone who understands the basics of business management, as well as the principles of local government.
Please note, as part of the application process, shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an assessment as part of the interview process.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of this role further, please contact Lindsey Matthews on 0208 356 2785.
There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.
When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications: 14 May 2023
Interview date: 30 May 2023
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: [email protected]
