At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage administrative tasks and support a busy team in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join the Cared for Childrens Cluster at Next Steps, dedicated to improving lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse culture with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Administrative experience preferred; transferable skills are welcome!
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
An opportunity for an Administrative Officer has become available within the Cared for Childrens Cluster at Next Steps. Core business hours are 08:30 to 16:30. This is a very busy role and there is an expectation that the post holder is able to manage their own workload whilst working as part of a team to ensure tasks are completed within agreed timescales.
The successful candidate will ideally have an administrative background, although anyone with the relevant transferable skills would be welcome to apply. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they meet the following key factors for the post in order to be shortlisted for interview:
- Possess a good understanding of the concept of positive team working and be able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with all colleagues.
- Be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Work autonomously across the service and deliver excellent customer service, demonstrating flexibility and support to all colleagues.
- Ensure the authority’s client database system (Liquid Logic) is updated as required and all information is validated.
- Understand data protection and GDPR principles and how to apply these principles within work and when handling personal or sensitive data.
- Experience in using Microsoft packages, in particular Excel.
- Minute taking experience is essential - please be aware that this is a Children’s services role and therefore meetings attended may include discussions of a sensitive nature.
- Able to deal with challenging situations with clients face to face and via telephone contact.
What we need from you if you are invited to interview:
- Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK.
- Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
- Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role.
As an authority, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer, we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.
New employees can keep their service-related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme.
We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.
Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice.
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