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Administration Officers x 2.7 (Job Ref:&nbsp;3914) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salary: £37,312 (Pro rata for part time posts) Location: Children’s Centres &amp; Family Hubs (with travel to other council/voluntary/statutory agency offices or venues) Contract Types: x 2 Permanent/Full Time &amp; 1 x Permanent/Part time 18 hours per week Closing Date: Wednesday 17^th December 2025 at 23:59 Interviews: Week commencing 5th January 2026 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing This is a great opportunity for an experienced administrator to join our Children’s Centre &amp; Family Hubs team. To assist Business Managers in providing a high-quality administrative service to a busy and demanding Early Years multi-agency team. May include administrative support to weekend services&nbsp;after 5pm. You will be based in Children’s Centre &amp; Family Hubs acting as first point of contact delivering excellent customer service to both our internal and external customers. Your key duties will include providing a welcoming professional reception service, accurately entering, monitoring and updating data on various in-house systems including MOSAiC, EIS and, SystmOne, supporting the administration of activities and programmes in the engagement of families, administering office procurement systems using Oracle finance and Excel including; placing, receiving and receipting orders; checking payments have been made; and the processing of nursery fees and contracts using ASH. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your clerical skills by supporting in other administrative duties, such as minute taking and assisting in and contributing to meetings and events.&nbsp; We are recruiting for two full-time and one part-time Administrative Officer positions to join Camden’s designated Children’s Centres and Family Hubs. These roles will primarily be based at the hubs, with occasional travel to other council offices, voluntary organisations, and statuary agency venues as required. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11517278/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11517278/file/documen…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. To be considered for this role its essential the successful candidate is fully proficient in MS Office packages, including Outlook, Word and Excel and has previous experience working with sensitive, confidential data in a professional manner. The role of Administrative Officer will provide you with the opportunity to use your organisational and planning skills to deliver first class administrative support to the team. You will have excellent front of house experience working in a busy reception area providing outstanding customer service whilst efficiently multi-tasking administrative duties. &nbsp; You will work well as part of a team sharing workloads and demonstrate excellent communication skills as you will be liaising with different stakeholders, including internal and external suppliers ensuring a good working relationship.&nbsp;Your effective verbal and written communication skills will demonstrate an ability to resolve challenging situations and complex queries, working with a range of individuals including children and vulnerable adults. You will have excellent timekeeping skills and be able to work accurately and efficiently to deadlines. Flexibility will be required as you will be expected to work from multiple settings and may on occasion be required to attend out-of-hours events.&nbsp; A positive, proactive mindset and the ability to take initiative are crucial for being productive in this fast-paced environment. If you’re proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering your very best for the people of Camden, we’d love to hear from you.&nbsp; For any questions about the role or would like to learn more about what it involves, please contact Lubna Amin on 020 7974 1311. We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul> <li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities;</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. 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Camden Council

Administration Officer

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.What’s the role?This role will work closely with senior managers including: Executive Directors, Service Directors, and Heads of Service. In addition, the role will engage with elected Councillors, including Members of the Cabinet and Scrutiny and liaise with a wide range of external stakeholders.The primary function of the role will be to provide high quality support to the Council’s senior leadership team. This will include performing a diverse range of day-to-day tasks including: minuting key meetings, organising multi-stakeholder events, diary management and managing the Directorate business cycle.&nbsp;What we’re looking forWe are looking for a highly motivated individual, ideally with executive assistant experience, who can quickly develop strong relationships with senior officers and colleagues across the Council, working strategically to ensure that Directors are fully briefed, organised and equipped for day-to-day management of the organisation. You will be a reliable team player who is able to adapt, in a fast paced environment, to the evolving needs of the organisation.&nbsp; You will conduct yourself professionally and use your initiative and problem solving skills to support the Directors to maintain a high level of service to the residents of Lewisham.&nbsp;What’s in it for you?&nbsp;Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>LocationThe job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.Special conditionsThe recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>&nbsp;- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.For an informal discussion about this job, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Shiobhain.O'Connor@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Shiobhain.O'Connor@lewisham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Marcia.McKenzie@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Marcia.McKenzie@lewisham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/JDEOS" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£37,509 to £38,637 per annum (SC6)N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.DiversityLewisham Council is a Disability Confident 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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>The Council has a dedicated employment support service,&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. 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London Borough of Lewisham

Executive Support Officer

<h4>The role</h4>Southwark’s Directors are leading the way in delivering a customer-focused, future-ready Housing service - with residents at the heart of everything we do. As we work towards our ambitious Southwark 2030 plan, we’re looking for a confident and highly organised Personal Assistant to provide essential support to two senior leaders.This role sits within the Chief Executive’s department and places you right at the centre of decision-making, helping our Directors and their teams stay focused, informed, and one step ahead. From managing busy diaries and high-level meetings to coordinating briefings and handling sensitive correspondence, you’ll bring order, clarity, and calm to a fast-paced and high-profile environment.Whether you're liaising with senior colleagues, councillors or external partners, you’ll represent the Directors with professionalism and care. Your ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and keep things moving behind the scenes will make a real difference - supporting exceptional leadership and helping deliver lasting change across Southwark’s Housing service.What you'll be doing:<ul><li>Provide high-level professional support to two Housing Directors, managing priorities and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations</li><li>Manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings, and handle all arrangements from agendas to minutes with precision</li><li>Act as a key point of contact, filtering enquiries and emails with discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgement</li><li>Ensure Directors are fully briefed and prepared for meetings, keeping them informed of key developments</li><li>Organise internal and external events, liaising with a wide range of stakeholders and partners</li><li>Represent the Directors professionally, building strong working relationships across the council and beyond</li></ul>What you'll bring:<ul><li>Good standard of education (GCSEs or equivalent), including English and Maths at grade C / 4 or above</li><li>Strong organisational skills and experience managing busy diaries, inboxes, and competing priorities</li><li>Track record of supporting senior managers, ideally within local government or a similarly complex setting</li><li>Excellent communication skills — clear, confident, and discreet</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools to manage admin, meetings, and reports with ease</li><li>Comfortable handling enquiries from councillors, stakeholders and the public with professionalism and tact</li><li>Able to work independently, take initiative, and adapt quickly to changing demands</li><li>A calm, proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><h4>Why Southwark?</h4>Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.<h4>Additional details</h4>Full Time, 36 hours per week. This is a hybrid role, with time split between working from our offices and from home.Salary range £37,437 - £43,542 per annum. Employee benefits:You’ll join a motivated, driven, and supportive team that values each of its members and strives for excellence. You’ll also be part of a successful, high-achieving development team making a real difference to the lives of residents across the borough. In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive: <ul><li>A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)</li><li>Strong supportive senior management team</li><li>Regular one to one supervision</li><li>Professional development &amp; training opportunities</li><li>Clear career development pathways</li><li>Agile and flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li><li>Season ticket and cycle loans</li><li>Annual Leave starting at 27 days per year, increasing to 35 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)</li><li>Wellbeing programme</li><li>HSF Health plan and eye care scheme</li><li>EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support</li><li>Social clubs and staff groups</li></ul>Disability Confident (guaranteed interview) scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: <ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Closing date: 10/12/2025 at 23:59**We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.Interview date: 17/12/2025 in-person at Tooley Street offices#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2663713&amp;ptId=109841" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Personal Assistant

Job Title: Business Support Officer Starting Salary: £25,583 opportunity to progress to £28,412&nbsp; Hours: up to 37 hours per week Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent support to your team? Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?Our Business Support Service is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised individuals who can ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.You’ll be working as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, and you’ll be supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>Our Business Support Service supports a range of departments. If you are particularly interested in an area, please specify in your application. If we do not have any vacancies for your preferred area at this time your application will be held in a talent pool, and you will be contacted when a vacancy arises.All roles tend to be hybrid, which will mean that you will be expected to work within one of Hertfordshire County Council’s offices on a regular basis as well as working from home. The hiring manager will discuss the details for each particular vacancy.Children’s ServicesYou will be supporting services across Childrens Safeguarding, Specialist, Education, Skills &amp; Inclusion who ensure Hertfordshire families, children &amp; young people have the right support, guidance and advice, some roles may involve exposure to sensitive information &amp; a DBS may be required for roles working in buildings where children or young people may be present.This is an opportunity to work with teams who are committed to changing the lives of children and families in Hertfordshire and you will be a key in supporting this work. This could be of interest to someone who is keen to start working within Children's Services and would like opportunities to see the work of teams firsthand and build their knowledge and skills to progress their careers.Adult Care ServicesACS focusses on enabling people to live a full and active life as independently as possible in the community. We have Older People’s and Sensory Services, Adult Disability Services, Safeguarding, DoLs and Learning &amp; Development, along with Integrated Discharge and Transfer of Care Teams, Day Opportunities and Supported Living Services. As a Business Support Officer you will undertake a variety of administrative duties depending on the service including data entry and analysis, meeting support and minute taking, receiving and making telephone calls. You may be in contact with those that use our services, and a DBS may be required in these settings.Some of the roles will not be office based but maybe in the Hosptial Teams or Supported Living Units.Public HealthYou’ll be supporting our statutory Public Health teams dealing with confidential and sensitive matters and undertaking a range of administrative duties such as meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, answering telephone calls, managing surveys and providing information as a first point of contact.Growth &amp; EnvironmentYou’ll be supporting services such as Passenger Transport, Libraries, Property undertaking a range of administrative duties including meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, raising purchase orders, managing invoicing and payments processes, maintaining database information and providing information as a first point of contact.<h4>About you</h4>ResourcesYou’ll be supporting services across our Resources Directorate, such as our Libraries and our Property Services, undertaking a range of administrative duties including meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, raising purchase orders, managing invoicing and payments processes, maintaining database information and providing information as a first point of contactLegalYou’ll support Legal teams across Commercial, Property, AEH, CLU, Dispute Resolution, and Environment, handling confidential matters and acting as a first point of contact. Duties include minute-taking, filing, scanning, bundling court documents, preparing engrossments, and binding contracts. Legal Services follow strict standards set by the Law Society, SRA, Lexcel, and HCC policies. Accuracy and meeting deadlines are essential to prevent data breaches.We currently have the following vacancies:Childrens Services 1 x 37 Adoption &amp; Fostering contact <a href="mailto:Rebecca.Clarke1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rebecca.Clarke1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>1 x 37 Send Implementation &amp; Stat Assessment, Stevenage contact <a href="mailto:chloe.dorrington@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">chloe.dorrington@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> 1 x Stevenage,18.5 hours SEND SAS &amp; EY SEND, contact <a href="mailto:michael.alexander@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">michael.alexander@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> 1 x Full time, Family Support Hemel Hempstead, Office Base 5 days a week 37 hours - contact <a href="mailto:diane.pratt@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">diane.pratt@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Adult Care Services1 x 37 Hours Gateway, Apsley1 x 22.5 hours Gateway, based in either Apsley or Stevenage1 x 37 Hours, Hoddesdon, Office Based, Supported Living1 x 20 Hours Integrated Discharge Team, Apsley For enquiries please contact, <a href="mailto:michele.blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">michele.blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> Essential:<ul><li>Experience in minute or note taking</li><li>Proven experience in an administrative or support role</li><li>Excellent organisational and multitasking skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li><li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li><li>GCSE or Vocational equivalent, strong numeracy, and literacy skills.</li><li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li></ul>This job role is within the, level 6 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesClosing Date: This is an ongoing advert and you may be required to start work before the closing date specified.Interview Date: Please note interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received.Vacancies are being progressed regularly which may mean that a vacancy at a particular team may be filled before a candidate is put forward, however there are ongoing vacancies.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Business Support Officer

Job Title: Senior Business Support Officer Starting Salary: £27,694 opportunity to progress to £31,022 pa (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: up to 37 hours Location: Hertfordshire, Main Office Bases - East, Stevenage, West, Apsley Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent support to your team? Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?Our Business Support Service is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised Business Support Senior Officers who can ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.You’ll be working as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, and you’ll be supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>Our Business Support Service supports a range of departments. If you are particularly interested in an area, please specify in your application. If we do not have any vacancies for your preferred area at this time your application will be held in a talent pool, and you will be contacted when a vacancy arises.All roles tend to be hybrid, which will mean that you will be expected to work within one of Hertfordshire County Council’s offices on a regular basis as well as working from home. The hiring manager will discuss the details for each particular vacancy.Children’s ServicesYou will be supporting services across Childrens Safeguarding, Specialist, Education, Skills &amp; Inclusion who ensure Hertfordshire families, children &amp; young people have the right support, guidance and advice, some roles may involve exposure to sensitive information &amp; a DBS may be required for roles working in buildings where children or young people may be present.Adult Care ServicesACS focusses on enabling people to live a full and active life as independently as possible in the community. We have Older People’s and Sensory Services, Adult Disability Services, Safeguarding, DoLs and Learning &amp; Development, along with Integrated Discharge and Transfer of Care Teams, Day Opportunities and Supported Living Services. As a Business Support Officer you will undertake a variety of administrative duties depending on the service including data entry and analysis, meeting support and minute taking, receiving and making telephone calls. You may be in contact with those that use our services and a DBS may be required in these settings. Some of the roles will not be office based but maybe in the Hosptial Teams or Supported Living Units.Public HealthYou’ll be supporting our statutory Public Health teams dealing with confidential and sensitive matters and undertaking a range of administrative duties such as meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, answering telephone calls, managing surveys and providing information as a first point of contact.Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue ServiceYou’ll be supporting the teams in the Hertfordshire Fire Stations. Key duties include inputting overtime and on-call payments to HCC’s payroll system, managing the supply of uniform and PPE on behalf of operational staff, making and receiving telephone calls on behalf of the Fire Service, finance support with station budgets and purchasing, and providing information as a first point of contact. You will be expected to manage team commitments avoiding scheduling conflicts and deal with all general matters including correspondence, invoices, and timesheets according to local procedures.<h4>About you</h4>Growth &amp; Environment You’ll be supporting services such as Passenger Transport, Libraries, Property undertaking a range of administrative duties including meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, raising purchase orders, managing invoicing and payments processes, maintaining database information and providing information as a first point of contact.ResourcesYou’ll be supporting services across our Resources Directorate, such as our Libraries and our Property Services, undertaking a range of administrative duties including meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, raising purchase orders, managing invoicing and payments processes, maintaining database information and providing information as a first point of contactLegal Services You’ll be providing business and administrative support to the Legal teams comprising of Commercial, Property, Adult Education &amp; Health (AEH), Child Litigation (CLU), Dispute resolution, and Environment. Providing specialist professional support to Fee Earners and Managers dealing with confidential and sensitive matters, answer telephone calls and providing information as a first point of contact. In this role you will be undertaking a range of administrative duties such as minute taking, filing, scanning, photocopying, correspondence, making bundles to be sent to the courts, preparing engrossments and binding contracts.Legal Services are accredited and adhere to external standards and regulations outside of HCC within the Law Society, Solicitors Regulation Authority and Lexcel. Along with HCC policies and guidelines we adhere to strict deadlines, attention to details is paramount to avoid data breaches being made.We currently have vacancies in the following teams:Children's Services Safeguarding Board - 37 hours - Stevenage/Hybrid - contact for enquiries <a href="mailto:Elizabeth.Peters@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Elizabeth.Peters@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Adult Care Services DoLs team - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, 30 Hours, Fixed Term Contract to October 2026, Stevenage/Hybrid contact for enquiries <a href="mailto:michele.blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">michele.blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>(please specify in your cover letter if you are interested in any of the above)Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working in a previous administrative or support role</li><li>Organisational and multitasking skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li><li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Understanding of specialised processes and methods gained through relevant training and experience.</li><li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li><li>GCSE or Vocational equivalent, strong numeracy and literacy skills</li><li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li><li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li><li>Experience in minute or note taking </li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Support with coaching and training others</li><li>Experience in processing invoices and handling financial transactions</li></ul>This job role is within the Business Support, level BUS07 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesClosing Date: This is an ongoing advert and you may be required to start work before the closing date specified.Interview Date: Please note interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received.Vacancies are being progressed regularly which may mean that a vacancy in a particular team may be filled before a candidate is put forward, however there are ongoing vacancies.Benefits of working for usWe welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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