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Be the friendly face of Waverley

Do you enjoy working with people and want to make a positive difference? Waverley Borough Council is looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a caring attitude to join our team.

About the Role

Operational Duties & Accountabilities

* To provide comprehensive minute-taking services for contractor meetings across Housing Services, ensuring accurate documentation, efficient follow-up of actions, and smooth administrative operations that support service delivery excellence

* Support multiple contractor meetings across Housing Services

* Manage documentation for contracts worth significant value

* Coordinate with multiple stakeholders including contractors, housing officers, and senior management

* Handle confidential information affecting service delivery and contractor relationships

* Provide administrative support for the Housing Operations Support Team across the Housing services

* Manage complex diary arrangements and meeting schedules

* Handle confidential correspondence and documentation

* Support preparation of reports and presentations

About You

You'll be an experienced administrator with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to capture complex discussions accurately while maintaining clarity in your notes.

You'll efficiently manage time-sensitive deadlines whilst ensuring quality output and bring a positive solutions-focused attitude to administrative challenges.

What We Offer

In return for your valued contribution, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

- Hybrid and agile working policies

- Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships

- Generous annual leave and flexi time

- An employee assistance programme

- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting: Jobs | Waverley Borough Council

Ready to join us?

We’d love to hear from you - for more information or to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Tracy Morgan, Housing Operations & Welfare Manager tracy.morgan@waverley.gov.uk

The closing date for application is 9am on the 19/10/2026 and we anticipate interviews being held on 27/10/2026

Equality and Inclusion Statement

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council

Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time.

Right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.

Information -

We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information, whether supported by AI or not, must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications.

Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

From April 2027, Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey unitary council, following the government’s confirmed plans for local government reorganisation across Surrey. This change will see the current twelve councils replaced by two new authorities, East Surrey and West Surrey, with West Surrey taking responsibility for the areas currently served by Guildford, Waverley, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath and Woking.

As we move towards this transition, our focus remains firmly on delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services and staying true to our shared organisational values of Collaboration, Wellbeing, Trusted, Value for Money and Professionalism.

We recognise that any period of organisational change can bring questions, particularly regarding future structures and working arrangements. Throughout this process, we are committed to supporting our colleagues with transparency and care prioritising wellbeing, maintaining a trusted and open dialogue, and ensuring continued access to learning and professional development opportunities.

While the exact shape of the new West Surrey Council beyond 2027 is still being developed, joining us now means becoming part of an organisation where collaboration thrives and where your contribution will directly influence one of the most significant local government transformations in decades. You’ll gain valuable experience, play an active role in shaping the future of public services across West Surrey, and work within a team committed to professionalism and delivering outstanding outcomes for our communities.

Together, we will ensure a smooth transition and continue to deliver exceptional services for residents both now and into the future

To apply for this vacancy, click the “Apply Online” link.

If you are not already on Waverley Borough Council's website for this vacancy, you will be redirected to our website's jobs page.  Either click "Apply Online" at the bottom of this page, or at the top left hand side under Waverley Borough Council click either the "Log in" button (if you are already registered) or the "Register" button.

You will be redirected to the JobsGoPublic system, which manages our online recruitment process. Once you have registered with JobsGoPublic (which is free to use) you can log in to your application at any time and keep track of where you are in the recruitment process.  

If you are unable to use this service or would like assistance, please contact us via hr@waverley.gov.uk or call the Human Resources team on 01483 523388.