Senior Administrator – Town Council Support

About the role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Senior Administrator to support the effective running of the Dartmouth Town Council. Working closely with the Town Clerk, you will manage council and committee administration, supervise a small team, and help deliver projects and services that benefit the local community.

Key responsibilities

• Support delivery of council projects and strategic priorities.
• Organise and administer council and committee meetings, including preparation of agendas and minutes.
• Manage and supervise administrative staff.
• Implement council decisions and support day‑to‑day operations.
• Maintain effective relationships with councillors, residents and external stakeholders.
• Support council communications, including website and social‑media updates.
• Assist with procurement, contract management and financial administration.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and best practice.

Required profile

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience in a customer‑facing or public‑facing role.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• WordPress website updating

What we offer

• Competitive salary range £29,000‑£31,000 per year.
• Training and professional development, including support towards the CiLCA qualification.
• Opportunity to develop a career in local government while making a positive community impact.