Administrative Support Assistant Growth & Enterprise - Person Specification

Job title: Administration Support Assistant Fixed Term (12 months)

Grade: 2

Key requirements: To provide clerical and administration support for the Economic Development and Growth and Enterprise Teams.

 

Priority 1 – Could not do the job without this

Priority 2 – Could not do the job without this, but provided have Priority 1 criteria, this could be developed in the job over an acceptable period

Priority 3 – Would enhance performance in the job, but is not essential

 

Qualifications

1. Two GCSEs at levels 4-9/Grade C or above, in English and Maths or equivalent – Priority 1
2. RSA Grade 2 or equivalent – Priority 2

 

Knowledge

1. Good working knowledge of IT applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook e.g. to compile emails, minutes, reports and, spreadsheet - Priority 1
2. Raise procurement requisitions and tracking invoices – Priority 1

 

Experience

1. Experience of working in a busy administration environment – Priority 1
2. First point of contact to field general enquiries. The ability to demonstrate strong customer service skills – Priority 1
3. Managing multiple diaries and providing secretariat support – Priority 1
4. Developing and maintaining electronic filing systems – Priority 1

 

Skills

1. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain good links across the Council and with external partners and commissioned delivery partners - Priority 1
2. Collating, analysing, and reporting on procurement and budget information - Priority 1
3. Assisting with the preparation of funding applications and completing grant claim forms - Priority 2

 

Personal Attributes

1. Driving licence – Priority – 1
2. Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines – Priority 1
3. Ability to work as a team – Priority 1

 

 

 

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Last Updated on Thursday, July 3, 2025