People Services Administrative Assistant

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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