Senior Admin Assistant

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council 

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA

Salary: £26,853 to £27,828  Per annum (pro rata for part time) 

Working Hours: Full Time 37 hours Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 Months 

Closing Date: 27th September 2026

Interview Date(s): w/c 12th October 2026

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Finance & Procurement Hub in the Business Support Services Team within Adults & Cultural Services as a Senior Administrative Assistant based at County Hall. To support the Hub Manager in delivering the work of a specialist Hub, providing an efficient, effective, and comprehensive business support service across all of Adults & Cultural Services.  Have specialist technical knowledge in the work of the Hub they are assigned to and to hold in-depth knowledge of the work of the department and services that their allocated Hub supports.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• NVQ level 2 qualification in a relevant area e.g. Finance or Business Administration or similar appropriate equivalent Or Demonstrable experience. 
• Knowledge of the importance of information confidentiality (GDPR) Understands why accurate information/data capture and management is important. Knowledge of financial processes and associated IT systems
• Significant demonstrable experience in working in Business Support Services function. Experience of Working with a large range of stakeholders at varying levels
• Excellent Customer Care with the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
• To be able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Actively manages issues to prevent escalation.
• To have a flexible approach and work under pressure against tight timescales and remain calm and focused

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.  You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. 

 For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

 Amanda Osborne – Finance and Procurement Hub Manager

Telephone: 0116 305 9652

Email: [email protected]

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support. 

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. 

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us