Post and Admin Officer

15hrs per week - Monday 7.5hours (08:00 to 16:00 - 30mins lunch) Tuesday 7.5hrs (08:00 to 16:00 - 30mins lunch) This is an office-based role at Darby House, Telford, performing a range of support and administrative duties within Telford & Wrekin Council's Print & Postal Service. Working in a varied and busy environment you will primarily be responsible for the sorting and distribution of incoming mail, collecting and processing of internal mail and franking of external mail, ready for collection by external mail services.

Acuracy in sorting and distributing large volumes of internal and external mail within deadlines is essential. The job requires good communication skills and involves general office administration work e.g. scanning, filling, photocopying and letter packing. This job requires you to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will be working under tight deadlines and juggling multiple tasks at once. The ability to prioritise and stay organised is essential to keeping up with demands of the role. If you think you are a good all-rounder then this role could be for you. Skills and Experience We are looking for someone with:

• An organised & methodical approach to work to achieve targets.
• An ability to deal with internal and external partners in a professional, courteous and unbiased manner.
• A working knowledge of computer-based software. I.e. MS Word & MS Excel
• Ability to work unsupervised within defined guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• You should possess literacy and numeracy skills at a standard equivalent to GCSE (Grades A-C) or an appropriate NVQ Level 1
• a pro-active approach to all areas of work with a keen eye for accuracy.
Previous experience is not essential.

Telford & Wrekin Council is a well-regarded and multi-award winning council., We believe great services start with great people - and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

We offer our staff a wide range of benefits including:
• Flexible working hours
• Employee discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
• Annual pay increments within the grade
• Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit scheme with very substantial employer contributions)
• Potential support with further study costs
• Payment of professional fees relevant to the post
• Annual leave entitlement of 24 days with 0-5 years service, 29 days after 5 years, 32 days after 10 years, plus one additional concessionary day in addition to bank holidays (any previous local government employment counts towards service for annual leave purposes).
• Options to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Free parking, We offercompetitive salariesand a fantastic leave package - starting at24 days, rising to32 dayswith service, plus8 bank holidaysand anextra concessionary dayto enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.