Technical Administrator
Contract Type:
Hours:
We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our team to provide general administrative and technical support including:
• Registering applications working to strict deadlines.
• Maintaining databases, running reports, and compiling data for management.
• Dealing with land search enquiries, working to strict timescales.
• Booking and coordinating Surveyor’s site inspections.
To succeed you’ll need to have enthusiasm and be able to plan and prioritise your work activity, plus you’ll need to be self-motivated and able to work at times with minimal supervision.
Our team must work well to very strict deadlines in order to meet legal requirements, so the ability to work well under pressure and a flair for effective time management is essential.
Applicants will need to demonstrate confidence using general office applications including Word and Excel. You will need to maintain database records accurately and efficiently so a keen eye for detail will be vital along with strong numeracy skills as much of the work relates to financial data. You will also be expected to proactively learn how to use team specific software, so confidence in using ICT in general will be beneficial.
You’ll be liaising with a wide range of people, dealing with enquiries via email and phone from building professionals, solicitors, and the general public. It is therefore essential that you possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and that you are quickly able to learn and understand the relevant technical terminology used in our teams.
Applicants will need a minimum of GCSE (or equivalent qualification) at Grade C (New Grade 4) in both English and Maths plus a Level 3 Business Administration qualification or demonstrate equivalent experience.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Mr Stephen Shorrocks (01983) 823580 extension 6587.
When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
A relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available to new employees specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to take up a role with us. If you choose to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may be eligible get your travel costs reimbursed. Further details are available upon request.
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The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.
The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, who is proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
This vacancy is open to all employees, and agency workers who are working for the Council.
Please view information pack and complete your job application online at https://wightnet.iow.gov.uk/jobvacancies Telephone 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk if you need further information about applying. Please note only applications completed and submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
In the interests of efficiency and economy, no further communication will be sent to you unless you reach the final shortlist. This means that if you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion.
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