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Job Title: Administrator
Location: Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith Newburgh (Hybrid Remote)
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)
Salary: 13.50 per hour
Hours: 37 per week (flexible working available)
About Us
Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract, and interim opportunities across the Council. We are guided by our values of being ethical, trustworthy, and caring. As a not-for-profit organisation, our profits are reinvested back into our Local Authority shareholders, supporting the community we serve.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and well-organised Administrator to join the team at Dorset Innovation Park Ltd. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the service, providing high-quality administrative and clerical support across a range of functions.
You will help coordinate meetings, maintain essential records and documents, and assist with communication, marketing and event planning. Acting as a key point of contact for staff, visitors and external partners, you'll ensure the delivery of a professional, efficient and collaborative service.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the team.
- Organise and coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and managing diaries.
- Help establish and maintain a structured file repository for key DIP Ltd documents, such as process maps, data feeds and other essential files.
- Develop and manage a basic contact list (Excel-based) to support communication and engagement activities.
- Act as the first point of contact for new enquiries from the website and other sources, ensuring timely and professional responses.
- Support marketing and communications activities, including assisting with the development of promotional materials and flyers for key sectors.
- Assist Ministry of Defence representatives on-site with the coordination of upcoming joint events.
- Maintain and update data systems, spreadsheets and filing records to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Support the upkeep of the website and other communication platforms.
- Assist with financial administration tasks as required.
- Carry out additional administrative duties to support the wider team as needed.
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in providing administrative, clerical or secretarial support.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc).
- Excellent organisational, coordination and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively, using initiative and sound judgement.
- Strong attention to detail with experience in data management and record keeping.
- Confident in handling varied administrative tasks in a dynamic environment.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking team within Dorset Innovation Park. You'll benefit from hybrid working, flexible hours, and the chance to play a key role in supporting innovation and collaboration across the region.
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - a joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
