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Administrative Officer - SEND team
- Posted 20 November 2024
- Salary £13.02 - £13.69 per hour + annual pay increase
- LocationWalsall
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline HR, Business Support & Administration
- Reference20821
- ContactNiamh Harvey
Job description
Administrative Officer - SEND Team (Temporary)
Location: Hybrid, working from home and 2 days a week onsite at the Civic Centre within Walsall Town Centre
Salary: £13.69 per hour
Contract: Full-time, 3 months ongoing
Working Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, 30 minutes unpaid break.
About the Role:
Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Walsall Council who are seeking a diligent and proactive Business Support Officer to join the Administration and Business Support Team as an Administrative Officer. The ideal candidate will have SEND experience and/or have worked within a School setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide proactive Business Support functions, including administrative services such as incoming/outgoing post management, records management, and inputting into finance systems and other databases.
- Arrange meetings, take minutes, and utilize appropriate administrative techniques including diary management and Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Act as the central point of contact for customers and operational colleagues in the raising, allocation, and completion of jobs.
- Undertake telephone and reception duties, ensuring high standards of customer care and managing generic inboxes efficiently.
- Liaise with educational settings to obtain/provide information on pupil status and update records accordingly.
- Independently arrange meetings and training courses, coordinate all arrangements, and circulate required paperwork within statutory timescales.
- Liaise with educational partners and government agencies to maintain and update records regularly.
Requirements:
- Background in Administration is essential.
- Background in School environment is beneficial.
- Experience working within a SEND team previously is beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Powerpoint, and other IT skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and documentation.Administrative Officer - SEND Team (Temporary)
Location: Hybrid, working from home and 2 days a week onsite at the Civic Centre within Walsall Town Centre
Salary: £13.02 per hour
Contract: Full-time, 3 months ongoing
Working Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, 30 minutes unpaid break.
About the Role:
Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Walsall Council who are seeking a diligent and proactive Business Support Officer to join the Administration and Business Support Team as an Administrative Officer. The ideal candidate will have SEND experience and/or have worked within a School setting.
Key Responsibilities: - Provide proactive Business Support functions, including administrative services such as incoming/outgoing post management, records management, and inputting into finance systems and other databases.
- Arrange meetings, take minutes, and utilize appropriate administrative techniques including diary management and Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Act as the central point of contact for customers and operational colleagues in the raising, allocation, and completion of jobs.
- Undertake telephone and reception duties, ensuring high standards of customer care and managing generic inboxes efficiently.
- Liaise with educational settings to obtain/provide information on pupil status and update records accordingly.
- Independently arrange meetings and training courses, coordinate all arrangements, and circulate required paperwork within statutory timescales.
- Liaise with educational partners and government agencies to maintain and update records regularly.
Requirements:- Background in Administration is essential.
- Background in School environment is beneficial.
- Experience working within a SEND team previously is beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Powerpoint, and other IT skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and documentation.