Administrative Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,989 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Pension contributions |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Helston, Cornwall |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Helston Town Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Helston Town Council is an award winning organisation with a strong commitment to serving the people who live, work, and visit the town. As the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula, Helston has a proud civic identity, and the Council plays a central role in supporting community life, local democracy, and public services.
We are committed to delivering services that are not only efficient and professional, but also kind, respectful, and compassionate. How people are treated matters to us.
The Administrative Assistant plays a vital role as a first point of contact for the Council. This post supports the Town Clerk’s Office, elected members, and civic activities while also providing a welcoming, empathetic, and responsive service to members of the public.
This role is ideally suited to someone with strong admin and computer skills who also enjoys helping people, listens carefully, and takes pride in making others feel heard, supported, and respected.
For an informal discussion about the post please call Pamela Lavelle on (01326) 572063. For an application pack please contact Angela Retallack on the number above or email
recruitment@helston-tc.gov.uk
Miss P J Lavelle FMAAT, Town Clerk
Helston Town Council, The Guildhall, Helston, TR13 8ST
Telephone: (01326) 572063 Email: townclerk@helston-tc.gov.uk
Application Forms to be received by noon on Monday 30th March 2026
Interviews will be held during w/c 13th April 2026
We are committed to delivering services that are not only efficient and professional, but also kind, respectful, and compassionate. How people are treated matters to us.
The Administrative Assistant plays a vital role as a first point of contact for the Council. This post supports the Town Clerk’s Office, elected members, and civic activities while also providing a welcoming, empathetic, and responsive service to members of the public.
This role is ideally suited to someone with strong admin and computer skills who also enjoys helping people, listens carefully, and takes pride in making others feel heard, supported, and respected.
For an informal discussion about the post please call Pamela Lavelle on (01326) 572063. For an application pack please contact Angela Retallack on the number above or email
recruitment@helston-tc.gov.uk
Miss P J Lavelle FMAAT, Town Clerk
Helston Town Council, The Guildhall, Helston, TR13 8ST
Telephone: (01326) 572063 Email: townclerk@helston-tc.gov.uk
Application Forms to be received by noon on Monday 30th March 2026
Interviews will be held during w/c 13th April 2026