Strategy, Engagement and Sustainability Administrator (2 Years FTC) (Barnet Redeployees Only)

This vacancy is open exclusively to redeployees within Barnet Council. This role is graded E. In line with the redeployment criteria, only redeployees currently at Grade E (same grade) or Grade F (one grade higher) are eligible to apply.

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. Our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

About the role

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Administrator to support the delivery of grant programmes, community asset processes and wider business support activities within the Strategy, Engagement, Culture and Sustainability team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that strengthens Barnet's voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS), helping local organisations access funding, demonstrate their impact and make the most of community assets. Through your work, you will play a key role in supporting a sustainable, resilient and connected community sector that contributes to the council's wider priorities. The successful candidate will provide financial and administrative support across a range of programmes, ensuring applications, payments, monitoring data and records are processed accurately and efficiently. You will work closely with colleagues, community organisations and stakeholders to provide excellent customer service and ensure robust governance and compliance.

About you

You will be an excellent administrator with strong attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and delivering a high standard of service. You will have experience providing administrative and business support, including data management, minute taking, report writing, customer service and handling confidential information. You will also be confident managing financial records and monitoring information, ensuring that systems, processes and documentation are accurate, compliant and up to date. You will be an effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, community organisations and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and a professional approach are essential, alongside the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team. You will be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and competing demands. An understanding of the voluntary, community and faith sector would also be beneficial but not essential. Above all, you will share Barnet Council's commitment to delivering excellent services, supporting communities and working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for residents.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• A comprehensive Flexible Working Policy which supports work‑life balance by empowering staff and management to make decisions around when, where, and how work is done
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well‑being training programs including confidential employee assistance

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.