Senior Business Operations Assistant

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Somerset to assist with the appointment of a Senior Business Operations Assistant on a 2-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 13.05- 17.24 per hour

Summary:

As a Senior Business Operations Assistant you will play a vital role in improving the lives of children and families across Somerset. By providing high-quality administrative and clerical support to the Youth Justice Team (YJT) and the Family Intervention Service (FIS) you allow frontline practitioners to focus on their essential work. This is a fast-paced reactive and sensitive role that requires a high degree of confidentiality organization and a kind professional manner. You will be part of a supportive team environment that values initiative and a non-judgemental approach to public service.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor service mailboxes; answer the Duty phone to take messages signpost callers and coordinate volunteers to support young people in custody.
• Accurately upload documents and sensitive information to childrens electronic records; monitor and update various tracking spreadsheets.
• Provide basic ICT and systems support to practitioners; assist with administrative tasks for recruitment and interview processes.
• Manage a varied workload with high attention to detail ensuring all tasks are actioned promptly in a reactive environment.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grades A*C or 94) OR NVQ Level 2 standard (or equivalent) is essential.

Essentials:

• Previous experience in an administrative role is preferred though transferable skills from other sectors are highly valued.
• High level of accuracy in data entry and written correspondence to ensure information regarding vulnerable children is correct.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working within a team that supports multiple locations across the county.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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