Senior Admin Assistant
Job description
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Bassett Street South Wigston LE18 4PE
Salary: £26,853 – £27,282 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Working Hours: Full time,37 hours - Monday - Friday
Contract Type: Fixed term for 1 year
Closing Date: 19th October 2026
Interview Date(s): 4thth November 2026
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen to work as part of the HR & People Hub in the Business Support Services Team within Adults & Communities as a Senior Administrative Assistant based at Bassett Street South Wigston. To support the Hub Manager in delivering the work of a specialist Hub, providing an efficient, effective, and comprehensive business support service across all of Adults & Cultural services. Have specialist technical knowledge in the work of the Hub they are assigned to and to hold in-depth knowledge of the work of the department and services that their allocated Hub supports.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
- Have a NVQ level 2 qualification in a relevant area e.g. Business Administration or similar appropriate experience of working within recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Experience of working with a large range of stakeholders at varying levels.
- Know the importance of information confidentiality (GDPR).
- Have a flexible approach and work under pressure against tight timescales.
- Have experience of using complex and numerous IT software systems including Oracle Fusion.
- Have the ability to take comprehensive minutes and experience of using Microsoft applications to support with this.
- Have the ability to converse at ease with customers and colleagues and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post and remains calm and focused when under pressure.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Ruth Harris – Hub Manager
01163050821
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
To apply for this job, please click on 'Apply Now'. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
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Skills mentioned
East Midlands Shared Services (EMSS) was established through a partnership between Leicestershire County Council and Nottingham City Council, formed in 2010 to deliver HR, Payroll, and Finance transactional shared services. EMSS is dedicated to providing quality, affordable, and resilient support services to both the public and private sectors. Over the years, EMSS has leveraged state-of-the-art technology to create a sustainable service model that promotes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in delivering various support services. The organization offers a range of services including a Personal Budget Payroll Service tailored for people who employ their own carers, whether funded via local authority, NHS Health Care Budgets, or privately. EMSS ensures that clients remain in control of their care, guiding them through PAYE processes, leave entitlements, and pension contributions. They are committed to an individual approach, adjusting their service offerings to meet diverse client needs effectively while maintaining 'not for profit' status, which assures customers of good value without hidden costs. EMSS also provides DBS checks, recruitment advertising for the not-for-profit sector, and operates a comprehensive Finance Service Centre handling substantial invoice processing daily.
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