
Administrative Assistant
31 March 2025

Summary of the Role
We are recruiting an administrative assistant for the Parish Council to work 15 hours a week and support the Council to deliver on its vision and mission. The work you do will increase our ability to deliver well managed projects for the community and will see the successful candidate filing finance paperwork, proof reading and finishing off Parish Council packs, ensuring meetings are publicised and supporting the delivery of projects.
Working from the iconic Clock Tower in Wendover we need someone who will complement our team and be able to support the work of the Councillors. You will be an organised individual who can juggle several administrative tasks at once. Ideally you will be interested in Wendover and confident with the use of office software, in particular spreadsheets. Knowledge of finance and budgets would be helpful but is not essential.
As part of the team, you will:
Support the Parish Council in delivering community projects
Organise and proofread Council documents
Ensure meetings are well-publicised
Manage finance paperwork and general administration
What We Offer
15 hours per week (term-time, 40 weeks per year)
Fixed-term contract (12 months, with potential to become permanent)
Salary: £8,577.72 per year (pro rata of £26,835 FTE)
Workdays: Three days a week (9:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
What We Are Looking For
Organised and able to juggle multiple tasks
Confident using office software, particularly spreadsheets
Interested in Wendover and community projects
Knowledge of finance/budgets is a bonus but not essential
How To Apply
Send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you’re the perfect fit to clerk@wendover-pc.gov.uk.(CVs without a covering letter will not be accepted.)
Key Dates:
Application Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 14th April
Shortlisted Candidates Notified: Thursday 17th April
Interviews: Week commencing Tuesday 22nd April
For an informal chat, contact Clerk Andy Smith at 01296 623056. You’re also welcome to visit the Clock Tower to learn more.
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