Admin Assistant - Barnstaple

Hours: 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday inc.

Salary: £27,709 - £29,071 per annum

Status: Permanent

Barnstaple Town Council is looking for a friendly, organised, and efficient Administration Assistant to be the welcoming face of our new Town Council receiption. If you enjoy helping people, solving problems and working in a team-focussed environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Role of an Administration Assistant

It will be vital that an administration assistant understands how the Council works and how it differs from other councils and their services. A good working knowledge of local government will be useful in this post, but more importantly knowledge of the local area will be essential. You will need proven experience of working with the public, dealing with difficult queries and remaining calm and courteous under pressure.

You will be the first point of contact for all the Town Council's services, offering a professional but friendly face to help both residents and visitors to find the information they need. You will need to have the ability to build relationships with local partners to gather and share relevant information and good team working skills to gather information internally to share with the public.

Our ideal candidate will possess an attention to detail, strong organisational skills, significant experience in managing a busy reception or public space, will think creatively about promoting the work of the Town Council, and the flexibility to work during evenings and weekends.

In return we offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working hours, and a life in the beautiful surroundings of North Devon.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Experience of working with the public
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in managing a busy reception or public space.
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends.

Why Join Us?

Barnstaple is a vibrant and growing town with a proud past and an exciting future. With major investment in cultural infrastructure and a strong community spirit, this is a fantastic time to get involved.

You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking council committed to celebrating heritage, fostering community pride, and making a real difference.

For further details, application pack including job description and person specification can be found on the Council’s website. https://www.barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk/work-with-us/

All applications need to be returned to admin@barnstapletowncouncil.gov.ukor the Welcome and Information Centre

Closing date: 19 October 2026 (noon)

Interview date: 23 October 2026

(only applications received with a completed application form will be considered)