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Organisation: Kirklees
Directorate: Children & Families
Service Area: Learning & Early Support
Hours: 37
Number of Jobs: 1
Location(s): Hybrid working from home and Civic Centre 3, Huddersfield, HD1 2TG
Position type: Permanent
Grade: Grade 7
Advert Wording
The Children and Families Directorate is working with partners and stakeholders to implement significant changes in the way in which we organise and deliver services to improve the lives of children and young people and their families within Kirklees.
An exceptional opportunity has emerged for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our Learning Team as a facilitator for multiple panel meetings and administrative tasks. This role is both highly demanding and immensely rewarding, ideal for a committed professional.
The skills to fulfil this role are included below:
Skills Required
Organisational Skills:
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
* Proficiency in prioritising tasks to meet deadlines efficiently
Communication Skills:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders
Minute Taking Skills:
* Proficiency in taking accurate and comprehensive minutes during complex meetings
* Ability to summarise discussions, decisions, and action points effectively
* Strong listening skills to capture essential details and nuances
Attention to Details:
* Keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and reporting
* Ability to identify and correct errors
Interpersonal Skills:
* Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
* Diplomacy and tact in handling sensitive information and situations
Problem-solving:
* Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions
* Proficiency in critical thinking and decision-making
Technical Proficiency:
* Familiarity with office software and technology, including word processing, spreadsheets, Microsoft Outlook and presentation tools
* Ability to facilitate online meetings including Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Analytical Skills:
* Knowledge to interpret data and generate insights
* Ability to prepare and present reports and recommendations
Leadership:
* Ability to lead and motivate a team or project
* Proficiency in delegating tasks
Adaptability:
* Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and environments
* Ability to handle unexpected challenges with ease
Confidentiality:
* Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.
The Role
You will be joining a busy friendly team but will also need to be able to work independently. You will need to have an eye for detail and work efficiently to support Senior Management.
We are looking for someone with experience of working with a variety of people. It is essential that you have good IT skills and that you are familiar with a variety of computer packages in particular Microsoft Office and that you are able to demonstrate business and administration skills to NVQ Level 3.
As part of this role you will:
* Experience a rewarding role
* Work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
* Have a varied workload
For a full list of the role requirements please see the attached Job Profile.
What can we offer?
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Friendly and supportive team environment
* Training and development opportunities
* Excellent pension scheme
* A range of family-friendly policies, including flexible working and working from home (not all roles)
* We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership
Angela Scholefield is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level; please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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