Job Introduction
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Administrator in the centre of Stafford!
The Business & Enterprise Team is responsible for the County Council’s support to Businesses throughout the County. This includes the County Farms, Enterprise Centres, Business advice and support, Planning, Economic Regeneration and the Staffordshire Business Environment Network.
The position is Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm, office hours.
Main Responsibility
You will be working in the Shire Hall Business Centre in the middle of Stafford Town Centre. Your job will be to provide reception and administrative support to assist the Enterprise Centre Manager in the operation of the building and the businesses who work there.
You will also:
- Ensure that occupiers are aware of sources of business advice and assistance.
- Be an on-site Reception presence at Shire Hall Business Centre, Stafford.
- Arrange for prospective occupiers to view vacant units and maintain a list of vacant units and an up-to-date list of occupiers.
- Arrange for letting documentation (licenses) to be signed.
- Arrange for the hire of meeting rooms and hot desking facilities.
The Ideal Candidate
You will need:
- to have achieved a Level 2 NVQ in Business Admin, Customers Services or equivalent and be willing to study to level 3.
- an IT qualification to the competency level of ECDL, CLAIT or equivalent and be familiar with Microsoft Office packages.
- good standards of literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
- previous experience in an office or reception environment is needed and experience of working with small businesses in a customer relations role would be most beneficial.
Interviews will be held: 10 December 2024.
Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Kerry Taylor at: kerry.taylor1@staffordshire.gov.uk
Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
