Democratic Services Administrative Assistant

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Job title: Democratic Services Administration Assistant

Location: Hybrid working – a combination of remote working and office working in Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Status: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Grade: 3

Car user: Casual

Free office parking

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Harborough District Council’s vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Democratic Services team as a Democratic Services Administrative Assisstant.

The administrative assistant will provide adminstrative support to the Democratic Services team, including arrangling meetings, maintaining efficient and effective filing and data retrieval systems and acting as the first point of contact to those outside the team, providing excellent customer responsiveness to Officers, Councillors and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will need to be confident in using Microsoft suite, including Teams, Word and Outlook. They will also need experience of managing conflicting tasks to meet tight deadlines. As well as this, they must be able to effectively prioritise and organise their own workload. The ability to work both in a team and using initiative to work independently is also expected. A good general education , including GCSE English Language and Maths (Grade C or above), equivalent or ability to demonstrate equivalent aptitude is expected.

This role is politically restricted and therefore political neutrality is a requirement of the role. Working outside normal office hours will also be required, including attendance at evening meetings. It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to be in the office 3-4 days per week.

We understand that, for most, home life is a priority, so we are happy to consider this role on a job-share basis. 

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midday on 12th August 2026.  Interviews will be held on 26th and 27th August 2026

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.

If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don’t meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we’d love to discuss how we could be the next step in your career journey.

Please click 'apply online' below where you can upload your CV and covering letter (Word or PDF only).  Please ensure your CV and letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

Please include 2 referees, one of which must be your present or most recent employer.  Please also provide your present or most recent annual gross salary and required notice period.

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