Senior Administrator

Connect2Dorset • Temporary • Dorchester, Dorset, England, United Kingdom • £14.82 / hour • 1d ago

Job Title: Administrator
Location: Dorchester (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Temporary (3- 6 months)
Hours: (28 hours) Can be spread across week or one day off negotiated
Salary: £14.82 per hour

About Us

Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and business support to senior leadership within Dorset Council. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day operations, managing priorities, and supporting key projects and initiatives.

The successful candidate will act as a first point of contact for senior stakeholders, manage complex diaries and meetings, coordinate communications, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners. The role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion when handling confidential information, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or PA who thrives in a professional environment and is confident supporting senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-level administrative and executive support to senior leadership teams
Act as a first point of contact for enquiries via phone, email, and correspondence
Manage complex diaries, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements
Organise meetings, prepare agendas and papers, take minutes, and follow up on actions
Coordinate workloads and priorities to meet deadlines and business needs
Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, external organisations, and partners
Prepare reports, presentations, and other business documents as required
Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Support projects, events, seminars, and conferences as required
Maintain accurate records and ensure effective administrative systems are in place
Assist with complaints, committee reports, and other governance-related activities where necessary
Provide support and cover within the wider administration team during periods of absence

Skills & Experience

Administrative, PA, or executive support experience within a busy environment
Experience managing multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines
Strong diary management and organisational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Experience handling confidential and sensitive information
Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work independently, use initiative, and remain calm under pressure
Minute-taking experience and strong attention to detail
Knowledge or experience of Local Government or public sector environments would be advantageous

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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