Administration Officer (Part-time) at Wiltshire Council

Corsham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

17564.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative support, Minute taking, Record maintenance, Committee support, Meeting coordination, Event coordination, Public enquiries, Communication skills, IT proficiency, Organisational skills, Workload prioritisation, Social media management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £25,989 - £29,540 (Full-time equivalent) (Actual salary £15,453 - £17-564) (pay award pending) Per annum Hours of work: Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 9am to 4.30pm Fridays with some flexibility over start and finish times. Contract type: Part-time permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Corsham Town Council direct for further information. A bit about us: Our Vision for Corsham is an Engaged Community: Making life better in Corsham through equality, accessibility and inclusivity All about the role: Corsham Town Council is seeking an organised, proactive and community minded Administration Officer to join our friendly team. This part time role (22 hours per week) is ideal for someone who thrives in a varied position where no two days are the same. You will provide high quality administrative support across the organisation, helping to prepare Council Agendas and Minutes, maintain records, support committee work and assist with the coordination of meetings, events and bookings. The role also includes responding to public enquiries in person, by telephone, email and social media, ensuring residents receive a helpful and professional service. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, proven experience in office administration and confidence using IT. You will be well organised, accurate, able to prioritise workloads and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Experience with local government and Minute taking would be an advantage, though not essential. If you are enthusiastic about supporting local services and contributing to the community of Corsham, we would love to hear from you. Find out more and apply: Enquiries to Kirsty Gilby, Head of Finance and Administration Email: kgilby@corsham.gov.uk [kgilby@corsham.gov.uk] Town Hall, High Street, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 0EZ Telephone: 01249 702130 Closing date (and time): 9am on Tuesday 5 May 2026 Interview date: Wednesday 20 May 2026 Commencement date: To be confirmed Application form [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/19890/Application-Form-KG-July-2025-002/doc/Application_Form_KG_July_2025_(002).docx] Application form with CV [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/19891/Application-Form-with-CV/doc/Application_Form_with_CV.docx] Privacy notice [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/19888/CTC-Privacy-Notice-for-Job-Applicants-Feb-2019/pdf/CTC_Privacy_Notice_for_Job_Applicants_Feb_2019.pdf] Job description [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/19892/JD-Administration-Officer-22-hours-March-2026-FINAL/pdf/JD_-_Administration_Officer_(22_hours)_March_2026_-_FINAL.pdf] PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV's submitted via the apply button will not be considered.

Responsibilities

The Administration Officer will provide high-quality administrative support, including preparing agendas and minutes, maintaining records, and assisting with committee work. They will also coordinate meetings and events while serving as a primary point of contact for public enquiries via various channels.