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Administrator

Salary: Up to £13.7 per hour
Location: Shaftesbury

 

Job Title: Administrator

Location: Shaftesbury
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £13.70 per hour

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00, however part-time options would be considered.

Contract Length: Initially 6 months, however potential to be extended beyond 6 months.

The Role

Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an Administrator to support Dorset Council's Waste Depot in Shaftesbury. This is a varied administrative role where you will play an important part in supporting the depot's day-to-day operations and ensuring enquiries and administrative tasks are handled efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handling telephone enquiries from members of the public and providing a helpful, professional service.
  • Responding to emails and dealing with a range of enquiries.
  • Producing reports to support depot supervisors.
  • Providing general administrative support to the depot supervisors and wider team.
  • Carrying out accurate data entry and maintaining records.
  • Taking accurate notes during meetings and preparing minutes where required.
  • Managing a varied and fast-paced workload, prioritising tasks and adapting to frequent interruptions.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident working in a busy office environment. You will have excellent communication skills, a customer-focused approach and the ability to manage your workload independently.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong IT skills and confidence using standard office-based software.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills, both over the phone and in writing.
  • Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
  • The ability to take clear, accurate meeting notes and produce minutes.
  • A flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities.
  • The confidence to work independently, troubleshoot issues and use your own initiative.
  • The ability to remain organised and efficient in a fast-paced environment.

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.