Administrative Officer

Salary: SCP 10 £27,694 per annum

The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 26 June 2026

Be at the heart of one of Dorset's most historic towns

Nestled on the banks of the River Frome, Wareham is a thriving Saxon walled town and the gateway to the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, a place where a thousand years of history meets a busy, friendly market-town community. The Town Council sits right at the centre of it all, and we're looking for someone special to join our small, dedicated team.

This is no ordinary admin job. As our Administrative Officer, you'll be the welcoming first point of contact for residents, visitors and Councillors, and the organisational engine behind the town's civic life. You'll manage the Mayor's diary, provide a personal PA service, and take the lead in planning and delivering Mayoral and civic events, from welcoming guest speakers to making sure the big occasions run without a hitch. Behind the scenes, you'll support the Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Museum Co-ordinator across the full breadth of Council business, correspondence, records, finance inputting and the Council's website. No two days are the same.

What we're looking for: You'll bring solid administrative experience, great organisational and communication skills, confidence with IT, and a genuine community focus. A calm head and a good sense of humour are essential. Local government experience is a bonus, but not a requirement.

What we offer:

• A varied, rewarding role where your work makes a visible difference to your town
• Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm (early 4pm finish on Wednesdays)
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays and 3 statutory days
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Flexible working and a friendly, supportive team

Occasional flexibility will be needed for evening or weekend events. The post is subject to an initial four-month probationary period.