Admin Assistant

• To provide business support to the Community Development & Equalities Team through the daytoday operation and delivery of the team s objectives that include those related to the administration of the Corporate Volunteer Programme and grants programmes.
  

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Able to deal politely, communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people at all levels and give advice within specific guidelines. High standard of written and verbal skills. Ability to act on own initiative and be able to recognise the priority of the workload within changing timescales and parameters. Good IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Ability to use own initiative and manage own workload. Ability to maintain diary and filing systems including archiving and information management. Ability to record and transcribe minutes. Ability to undertake research using a range of reference sources including the Internet and summarise findings accurately. General knowledge of local government and the way in which it serves the community. Understanding of the local community and voluntary sector in Thurrock. Demonstrable administrative experience. Experience of working with a wide range of computer-based systems. Experience of working in local government / public sector. Experience of supporting grant administration. Committed to personal development. Flexible in approach and attitude. Able to maintain absolute confidentiality. An understanding of the principals of Equal Opportunities and compliance with the council s policies.