Current Vacancies and Opportunities

Administration Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Administration Assistant to join our team of committed officers serving Ashington Town Council. 

Salary

£20,258 - £21,189 (SPC1 – 4) £10.53/hour - £11.03/hour (Pro Rata)

Hours of work

30 hours/week. Office hours, plus regular evening meetings (monthly), and occasional weekend working for events. Flexible working and job share may be considered.

Place of work

Town Hall, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX. An element of homeworking may be considered, following successful completion of a probationary period.

Other benefits

1. National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book).
2. Local Government Pension Scheme.
3. In addition to the normal bank and public holidays, 25 working days’ leave in each leave year (pro rata for part-time employees).
4. Two extra statutory days (the timing of these extra-statutory holidays will be by mutual arrangement and must be taken at times convenient to the Council).
5. Commitment to ongoing training and development.
6. Consideration of flexible working, following successful completion of a probationary period.
7. Consideration of working from home, following successful completion of a probationary period.

How to apply

Please provide a covering letter and complete the enclosed application form. You are advised to review the job description and person specification in full before applying. You must complete all sections of the application form.

Covering letters and completed application forms can be posted to the address included, or emailed to sarah.eden@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

Closing date and selection

The closing date for applications is 17th April 2023. All applicants will be acknowledged. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview w/c 24th April 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Eden using the contact details below.

Contact Details

Sarah Eden (Clerk/RFO)

Ashington Town Council
Town Hall, 65 Station Road
Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8RX

Tel: (01670) 624521

Mobile: 07726954934

E-mail: sarah.eden@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk  

Website: www.ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

https://www.facebook.com/ashingtontowncouncil

https://www.instagram.com/ashingtontc/

Enclosed

1. Recruitment Pack Information (Word)
2. Recruitment Pack Information (PDF)
3. Job Description with Person Specification (Word)
4. Job Description with Person Specification (PDF)
5. Application Form (Word)
6. Application Form (PDF)