LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATOR JOB

A local government administrator covers a breadth of administrative roles. They organise and respond to the administrative needs of individual departments, assist in the development of policies and procedures, and help co-ordinate their implementation. They may also have responsibility for contracts, quality management and communications. There are many areas of specialism including: finance; personnel education social work and IT. Working in local government may involve contact with members of the public, councillors, administrators and specialists in other departments or other local councils/authorities.

Equally, you may work exclusively within your own department. Some posts, particularly more senior roles, will also involve committee work. Specific activities vary depending on the local authority and department. For example, some departments will involve a lot of work with the public, others may have a more technical function and some will work more predominantly with other council staff and departments. Activities more typical to all administrative roles include assisting in the formulation, planning and monitoring of policies and procedures. Co-ordinating the implementation of council/authority decisions and circulating reports to those affected.

Providing administrative support for committees and a variety of specialised services. Co-ordinating communication strategies, including publications and departmental websites. Arranging and servicing meetings. Researching, preparing and writing up reports. With other council departments, such as finance or marketing. With external partners, including private and voluntary sector organisations, contractors and other local councils/authorities. Co-ordinating departmental and corporate plans. Monitoring and reporting on performance and quality issues. Overseeing and working on specific policy and performance projects.

Co-ordinating and collecting data for external inspections, including evidence of compliance with legislation. Providing information, advice and guidance on policy and performance, mainly to senior managers. Working with members of the public, councillors and other administrators. Providing support and a strategic steer to the management team relevant to your specific area. Developing and promoting a policy and performance framework, which contributes to the operational and strategic functioning of the department Co-ordinating responses to national and local consultations on specific policy areas, such as education.