Job Introduction
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Board Administrator within the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Adult Safeguarding Partnership Board. This is a key role within the board and is responsible for supporting the smooth running and administrative functions of the board.
If you enjoy working in a multiagency environment and have experience of working in an administrative role then this could be the position for you!
Main Responsibility
You will:
- report to the board manager and be responsible for providing effective administrative support to the SSASP Board meetings and associated sub-groups
- efficiently produce letters and minute meetings
- obtain, analyse and present information and where appropriate undertake research and produce reports, using IT applications and packages
- carry out diary management and deal with telephone and email enquiries from customers, partners and Staffordshire County Council establishments
- have responsibility for making payments and managing the day to day financial transactions, managing budgets through our finance procurement system
The Ideal Candidate
You will have:
- an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Business Administration or equivalent experience
- the ability to work to deadlines and be flexible to changing needs
- relevant experience in administrative tasks such as minute taking, managing calendars and producing letters
- working knowledge of using Microsoft Office packages
- the ability to travel and commute between specified locations around the County in order to attend meetings
We're happy to talk flexible working. This post enables you to work flexibly both at home and from an office.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Ruth Martin ruth.martin@staffordshire.gov.uk 01785 895150
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.