Operations Support Officer - Internal Applicants Only in Northampton

Operations Support Officer - Internal Applicants Only in Northampton

Northampton Full-Time 28397 - 34707 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
North Northamptonshire Council

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support daily operations, manage records, and improve service processes.
  • Company: North Northamptonshire Council, committed to transforming local services.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Inclusive workplace with strong support for personal and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Join a vibrant team and make a real impact in Adult Learning Services.
  • Qualifications: Team player with adaptability and a passion for operational excellence.

The predicted salary is between 28397 - 34707 Β£ per year.

What will you be doing?

  • Supporting day-to-day service operations by managing administrative processes.
  • Responding to enquiries from learners, staff, and external partners with timely and accurate information and advice.
  • Using data systems (particularly TERMs) to input and maintain accurate learner records and generate both routine and complex reports.
  • Monitoring data quality and working with MIS and Exams teams to ensure information is current and accurate.
  • Helping identify and implement improvements to service processes, contributing to ongoing development initiatives.
  • Supporting colleagues through informal guidance, sharing best practice, and providing cover during periods of absence.
  • Building positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to support collaborative and effective service delivery.

About You

We're looking for someone who thrives in a team environment, is flexible in their approach, and can adapt to new priorities when required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their operational and administrative experience while contributing to the successful delivery of Adult Learning Services across Northamptonshire.

Our benefits

Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we're transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You'll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!

Why choose us?

  • We offer a vibrant working environment with a competitive salary.
  • A pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution, providing life cover and ill-health protection.
  • Lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council.
  • Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
  • We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.

About Us

Our Values and Behaviours define who we are and how we operate, forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:

  • Customer-focused
  • Respectful
  • Efficient
  • Supportive
  • Trustworthy

Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.

Disability Confident Employer

We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Our Employment and Disability Service provides bespoke support to individuals facing barriers to employment, helping them work towards their goals to start, stay and succeed in employment.

For further information please click here: The Employment and Disability Service (EADS) | North Northamptonshire Council.

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The council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council.

Operations Support Officer - Internal Applicants Only in Northampton employer: North Northamptonshire Council

North Northamptonshire Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where legal professionals can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive salaries, and a supportive culture, this role provides unique opportunities for growth and collaboration within a dedicated team focused on public service.

North Northamptonshire Council

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We think you need these skills to ace Operations Support Officer - Internal Applicants Only in Northampton

Administrative Skills
Data Management
Report Generation
Data Quality Monitoring
Stakeholder Engagement
Team Collaboration
Problem-Solving Skills