Job Description

An opportunity exists in the Council's Street Scene Services for a temporary Administrative Assistant, to cover maternity leave (approx. 8 months), working 22 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday) from our Depot at Carrwood Road, Castleford.
What will be expected from me?
This post will provide operational and administrative support to the Street Scene Officers and Supervisors in delivering a high quality citizen focused outward facing Street Scene service within the Wakefield District.
What I might be doing?
Undertake administrative duties on specific aspects of the work of Street Scene under the direction of senior staff.
Essential requirements:

• City and Guilds / NVQ Level 2 in Office Administration or related subject.
• Minimum of 4 GCSE passes (A-C) including English and Maths.

What can I expect?

• This post is 22 hours per week.
• Generous annual leave
• Support and ongoing training.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

For further enquiries please contact Denise Foden or Sarah Carter, Street Scene Co-ordinators on 01977 722095.
Job title Administrative Assistant Job reference 244272 Date posted 29/10/2025 Application closing date 23/11/2025 Location Street Scene, Carwood Road Depot, Castleford, WF10 4PS Salary 15,211.51 to 15,452.91, pro rata. Grade 4 Package Blank Contractual hours 22 Basis Part time Job category/type Administration, Part time, Temporary Attachments Job description
An opportunity exists in the Council's Street Scene Services for a temporary Administrative Assistant, to cover maternity leave (approx. 8 months), working 22 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday) from our Depot at Carrwood Road, Castleford.
What will be expected from me?
This post will provide operational and administrative support to the Street Scene Officers and Supervisors in delivering a high quality citizen focused outward facing Street Scene service within the Wakefield District.
What I might be doing?
Undertake administrative duties on specific aspects of the work of Street Scene under the direction of senior staff.
Essential requirements:

• City and Guilds / NVQ Level 2 in Office Administration or related subject.
• Minimum of 4 GCSE passes (A-C) including English and Maths.

What can I expect?

• This post is 22 hours per week.
• Generous annual leave
• Support and ongoing training.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

For further enquiries please contact Denise Foden or Sarah Carter, Street Scene Co-ordinators on 01977 722095.

Skills Required