People Services Administrative Assistant
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,556 to £28,764 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Location: | RM17 6SL |
| Company: | Thurrock Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 2795_1780323039 |
Summary
Job Title: People Services Administrative Assistant
Salary: £26,556 - £28,764 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Grade: B
Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 Months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
About the department
This position sits within the People Services Operations Team and provides essential administrative support during the transition to improved employee and manager self-service functionality in Oracle.
Until these system enhancements are implemented, the postholder will support Learning & Development (L&D) and broader People Services administrative activities, including responding to Helpdesk queries and maintaining accurate records.
About the Role
As a People Services Administrator, you will be responsible for:
- Support administrative duties for Learning and Development including, but not limited to, creating courses on Oracle, updating attendance registers and booking rooms.
- Responding to HR Helpdesk queries relating to policy, processes and oracle system support
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who has:
- Accurate Data Input experience
- At least 12 months' administrative experience
- Customer Service Skills
- Microsoft Office including SharePoint
- Experience of working in an office environment
Essential qualifications: 5 GCSEs grade 4 and above (A-C) including Maths and English
DBS Check: Not Required for this post.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Redeployment Only: 4th June 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 14th June 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
William (will-e-um) Clayton - Learning & Development Manager
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
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