Location
Farnham
Hours
Not specified
Salary
£30,871 per annum
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Grounds Service Administrator to join the Grounds Maintenance Services team within Environmental Services at Waverley Borough Council. This vital role supports the delivery of safe, high-quality, and accessible parks, open spaces, and sports facilities across the borough. You will work closely with supervisors, managers, operatives, and external partners to provide efficient and accurate administrative support, ensuring smooth service operations that meet performance, safety, and customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Grounds Maintenance Services team
- Maintain accurate operational, staff, health and safety, and performance records
- Process orders, invoices and monitor expenditure and stock levels
- Administer sports bookings, customer enquiries and associated invoicing
- Maintain holiday, sickness and absence records and support KPI reporting
- Log and track work, complaints and customer requests using Confirm or similar systems
- Maintain health and safety documentation and compliance records
- Produce regular reports, KPI data and activity updates for management
About Waverley Borough Council
Waverley Borough Council is committed to delivering high-quality, value-for-money services and upholding organisational values of Collaboration, Wellbeing, Trust, Value for Money, and Professionalism. As the council prepares for local government reorganisation in 2027, joining now offers the opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant local government transformations in decades, gaining valuable experience and playing an active role in shaping the future of public services across West Surrey.
Experience
Proven administrative experience, ideally within a local authority or operational service environment.
About you
- Organised, proactive and customer-focused
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and finance or booking systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage workloads independently while supporting a wider team
- Flexible, can-do approach and commitment to excellent customer service
Qualifications
Not specifically stated; however, relevant administrative experience and strong IT skills are essential.
