Administrative Officer - EHC Project Team
Location: Remote basis with occasional requirement to work onsite working from home and 2 days a week onsite at the Civic Centre within Walsall Town Centre.
Salary: £14.13 per hour PAYE.
Contract: Full-time, 3 months with potential to extend.
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 Administrative Assistant to join the Administration and Business Support Team. 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.
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 organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise 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.
Apply Now!
Send your CV directly to Niamh on the Industrial and Admin Team!
