Administrator / Minute Taker (Temporary, Full‑Time)

About the role

Bolton Council are looking for an Administrator/Minute Taker to join their CLDT team on a two‑month contract. Working 8:30 am‑5 pm in an office environment, you will support senior staff with a range of administrative duties while gaining valuable experience in minute taking and team coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Take accurate minutes at internal and external meetings and distribute them promptly.
• Compile duty rotas, manage IT call requests and update spreadsheets.
• Oversee petty cash, office stock levels and float management.
• Assist with annual leave scheduling, calendar management and reception cover.
• Support the Lead Senior Admin by delegating work, recruiting and developing the admin team.
• Maintain records and reports to meet internal and external requirements.
• Contribute to short‑term process improvements and Council‑wide projects.

Required profile

• Experience in minute taking or a strong willingness to learn.
• Proven administrative experience, preferably in a similar public‑sector setting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and a small team.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Competency with standard office IT systems and spreadsheet software.

Required skills

• Basic proficiency with office IT systems and spreadsheet applications.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.77 (PAYE).
• Full‑time, office‑based role with regular office hours.
• Opportunity to develop minute‑taking expertise and administrative leadership skills.
• Experience working within a local government environment.