Admin Assistant (People & OD)
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,633.92 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hailsham, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Wealden District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | T1004 |
Summary
Do you thrive in a busy and varied role, have strong attention to detail and are confident dealing with staff members and the public?
Who are we looking for?
An experienced administrator who enjoys working in a busy environment.
What will the role involve?
- Provide and maintain a high quality and reliable admin service covering customer enquiries, recruitment advertising, training events, induction & onboarding of new staff, and HR system admin.
- Raise purchase orders for recruitment and training events.
- Support with a range of digital improvement projects specific to recruitment, digital filing, learning and development activities and data entry for a new HRIS solution.
- Provide administrative support to other staff within the People & OD team.
What skills, knowledge and abilities do you require for the role?
- Previous experience of working in a busy office role.
- Capable of dealing efficiently and confidently with staff enquiries.
- Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to complete a job accurately.
- Good ICT skills including experience of using Microsoft Office products.
- GDPR knowledge and understanding.
What do we offer?
- Competitive salary & pension scheme.
- Incremental progression subject to satisfactory performance.
- A friendly, supportive team.
- Opportunities for continuing professional development.
- Hybrid working.
For more information
For more information and an informal chat about opportunities please contact Jo McGuckin 01892 602411 or email jo.mcguckin@wealden.gov.uk
About Wealden
Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities, and all applications will be treated on merit.
Ethical Use of AI in Applications
We welcome innovation and do not automatically exclude candidates who use AI tools during the application process. However, we assess each application to ensure the candidate genuinely understands the role and its requirements.
AI may be used ethically and responsibly, provided it supports, rather than compromises our core values of integrity, transparency, and fairness. During assessments and interviews, candidates must present their own skills and experience without assistance from others, external resources, or AI, unless explicitly instructed otherwise.
Who are we looking for?
An experienced administrator who enjoys working in a busy environment.
What will the role involve?
- Provide and maintain a high quality and reliable admin service covering customer enquiries, recruitment advertising, training events, induction & onboarding of new staff, and HR system admin.
- Raise purchase orders for recruitment and training events.
- Support with a range of digital improvement projects specific to recruitment, digital filing, learning and development activities and data entry for a new HRIS solution.
- Provide administrative support to other staff within the People & OD team.
What skills, knowledge and abilities do you require for the role?
- Previous experience of working in a busy office role.
- Capable of dealing efficiently and confidently with staff enquiries.
- Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to complete a job accurately.
- Good ICT skills including experience of using Microsoft Office products.
- GDPR knowledge and understanding.
What do we offer?
- Competitive salary & pension scheme.
- Incremental progression subject to satisfactory performance.
- A friendly, supportive team.
- Opportunities for continuing professional development.
- Hybrid working.
For more information
For more information and an informal chat about opportunities please contact Jo McGuckin 01892 602411 or email jo.mcguckin@wealden.gov.uk
About Wealden
Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities, and all applications will be treated on merit.
Ethical Use of AI in Applications
We welcome innovation and do not automatically exclude candidates who use AI tools during the application process. However, we assess each application to ensure the candidate genuinely understands the role and its requirements.
AI may be used ethically and responsibly, provided it supports, rather than compromises our core values of integrity, transparency, and fairness. During assessments and interviews, candidates must present their own skills and experience without assistance from others, external resources, or AI, unless explicitly instructed otherwise.
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