Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
10/09/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 20/09/2021 10:54
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
"Northumbria House, Cramlington"
Further Information
At Northumberland County Council we are proud of our employees, who are passionate and committed to improving outcomes for our children and young people, ensuring that they feel safe, healthy, happy and ready to learn and achieve.
We are seeking an experienced Administration Assistant to join our Admin & Finance Team. The successful applicant will have experience in arranging meetings, taking and typing up minutes, completing Imprest / Local Account Returns, issuing and receiving Petty Cash, some performance work, diary / calendar arrangements, placing and receipting orders, using management information systems, and monitoring shared mailboxes, etc. The role will be varied, fast paced and requires a high degree of accuracy.
We would like you to have at least two years’ experience in a busy office environment, demonstrate knowledge and skills, and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 software.
You will need to be enthusiastic, with a positive, can-do attitude; enjoy supporting those around you; be a real team player, and be committed to supporting our frontline staff who strive to give our young people the support and care they deserve for the brightest future they can have.
We Offer:
-A modern and flexible working environment for our staff within a central location
-Agile working through the use of Microsoft 365 and Apps, which enables collaborative and streamlined working
-Strong and visible leadership from Senior Management
-Training Opportunities
-Salary starting at £19,312
-Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
-An annual leave entitlement of up to 30 days
-Salary Sacrifice Schemes, including a scheme for booking holidays abroad
This is a permanent, full time position
For an informal discussion for further information, please call Ann Hindmarsh-Bell on 01670 563400 or email: ann.hindmarsh-bell@northumberland.gov.uk
For a copy of the job description/person specification please see the supporting documents
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council Website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.
Closing date for applications is midnight on 24th September 2021
Please note
This job is closed for applications.