Attendance Team Co-ordinator in London

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Attendance Team Co‑ordinator to join our dedicated service at Leicestershire County Council. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference to children's lives by supporting improved school attendance across the county. In this role, you will work collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies to ensure every child of compulsory school age has access to an education that meets their needs, abilities and aspirations. You will lead Targeted Support Meetings with schools – both in person and virtually – helping to identify barriers to attendance and agree impactful, tailored interventions for pupils who are persistently or severely absent or at risk of becoming so. You will play a key role in driving improvement through both support and challenge, using data, professional judgment and strong partnership working to achieve meaningful outcomes. Where necessary, you will also contribute to the legal intervention process, including initiating proceedings, preparing cases, drafting witness statements and presenting evidence in the Magistrates' Court on behalf of the Local Authority. This is a varied and impactful role that combines strategic thinking, frontline engagement and legal responsibilities. An enhanced barred list DBS check is required for this post.

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ 4 / B‑Tec Business and Admin or equivalent A Levels / GCSE (Mathematics and English) OR substantial demonstrable and fully evidenced experience identified within the sections below.
• A strong understanding of school attendance frameworks, including the Education Act 1996, Leicestershire County Council Code of Conduct and Protocol and current DfE guidance (Working Together to Improve School Attendance).
• The ability to analyse complex information and make informed, proportionate decisions about next steps for children and families, including possible legal intervention where necessary.
• Experience of multi‑agency working, particularly with schools, family help or social care services.
• Knowledge and/or experience of working within a legal framework, including advising on attendance‑related legislation.
• A proven ability to work effectively with families facing challenges, using a supportive yet assertive approach.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to influence, negotiate and present information clearly across a wide range of settings, including at court. Strong data skills, with the ability to interpret attendance data and translate it into strategic, targeted action.

Additional responsibilities

In addition, we expect you to share and to deliver accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part‑time working, job sharing, term‑time working, flexible start and finish times and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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