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.