Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Bassett Street South Wigston LE18 4PE
Salary: £26,853 – £27,282 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Working Hours: Full time,37 hours - Monday - Friday
Contract Type: Fixed term for 1 year
Closing Date: 19th October 2026
Interview Date(s): 4thth November 2026
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen to work as part of the HR & People Hub in the Business Support Services Team within Adults & Communities as a Senior Administrative Assistant based at Bassett Street South Wigston. 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:
- Have a NVQ level 2 qualification in a relevant area e.g. Business Administration or similar appropriate experience of working within recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Experience of working with a large range of stakeholders at varying levels.
- Know the importance of information confidentiality (GDPR).
- Have a flexible approach and work under pressure against tight timescales.
- Have experience of using complex and numerous IT software systems including Oracle Fusion.
- Have the ability to take comprehensive minutes and experience of using Microsoft applications to support with this.
- Have the ability to converse at ease with customers and colleagues and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post and remains calm and focused when under pressure.
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:
Ruth Harris – Hub Manager
01163050821
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.
To apply for this job, please click on 'Apply Now'. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, 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 recently applied for this position, you do not need to submit another application
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By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
About UsAbout 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
Skills Required
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in a relevant area, such as Business Administration, or equivalent appropriate experience in recruitment and onboarding processes
- Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders at varying levels
- Understanding of information confidentiality and GDPR
- Flexible approach and ability to work under pressure to tight timescales
- Experience using complex and numerous IT software systems, including Oracle Fusion
- Ability to take comprehensive minutes
- Experience using Microsoft applications
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues in spoken English and provide accurate advice
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
What We Do
Nottingham City Council is the local authority for the city of Nottingham in the East Midlands region of England. It is focused on becoming a renewed council that delivers for local people and leads the city forward, with a vision to build a flourishing, inclusive, and sustainable city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
