Office Administrator
Shepshed Town Council
Hours: 24 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday to Thursday, 9.30 am to 2.30 pm, and Friday, 9.30 am to 1.30 pm. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the Council, including occasional attendance at Wednesday evening meetings.
Salary: SCP6 (pro rata)
Location: Council Offices, 47A Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9QE
Shepshed Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and reliable Office Administrator to join our small, friendly team.
This is a varied and rewarding role providing administrative support to the Town Clerk, Responsible Financial Officer (RFO), Councillors and Council staff. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for residents and visitors, support Council meetings and communications, maintain accurate records, and assist with a range of office and financial administration duties.
The ideal candidate will have previous office administration experience, excellent organisational and communication skills, strong IT skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A commitment to providing excellent customer service and maintaining confidentiality is essential. The role also requires occasional attendance at Wednesday evening Council meetings.
The post is offered under the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Model Contract and National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book terms and conditions, including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.
How to Apply
An application pack, including the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form, is available from Shepshed Town Council by emailing [email protected]
Applicants are invited to complete the Council's application form and submit it together with a current CV.
Advert published: 16 July 2026
Closing date for applications: 14 August 2026
Applications are encouraged as early as possible. The Council reserves the right to begin the interview process before the closing date and may close recruitment early if a sufficient number of suitable applications is received.
Shepshed Town Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Pay: £13.47 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
