Administrator - Teignbridge District Council

1 month ago


Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

12 month fixed-term contract

Do you thrive on varied work?

We have one vacancy for an Administrator to work across our Green Spaces, Resorts, Waste and Recycling teams. This is a part-time role working hours per week, however slightly reduced hours can be considered.

We are looking for someone to provide technical and administrative support across the various service areas, and to act as a first point of contact for residents and businesses, providing advice and information.

You will deal with a variety of tasks from renewals of beach hut leases, sport pitch bookings and resolving a wide range of enquiries and complaints from members of the public.

We can offer:

A generous flexi scheme. Free car parking (with close access to a mainline train station). Hybrid working – part office based, and part home based. Local Government Pension Scheme. Generous annual leave and wellbeing package. Generously discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres. Opportunities for career and self-development.


We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.

Teignbridge is a beautiful area of South Devon which stretches from the west side of Exeter, with Dartmoor to the north and the coastline to the south.

Serving a growing community of 134,800 residents, and a thriving tourist population, Teignbridge District Council is a forward-thinking authority with a firm focus on what’s truly needed in the long term. We have a clear vision of “making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit”.

You are a Teignbridge District Council fit if you have:

Spoken and written communication skills. Excellent customer service skills, including being able to deal with difficult situations. Adaptable and a quick learner with a positive attitude to change. Accuracy and attention to detail. 


Read the job description and person specification - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

No agencies please.

We would be delighted to speak to you on a confidential and informal basis if you would like more information.



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