We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Business Support Officer to join our Safeguarding Children Partnership. The NSSCP are responsible for ensuring the safety of children and their families in North Somerset. We coordinate work to promote the welfare of children and to ensure the effectiveness of what the member organisations do individually and together in the local area.
In this role, you will; work as a member of the NSSCP providing practical, business and administrative support to the Business Manager. In the role you will act as the point of contact for the Business Unit and deal with enquiries and information requests. This will include telephone and email communication, answering general enquiries, undertaking administration tasks and responding to requests from council and partner organisations. The post holder will work under the direction of the Business Manager and will be expected to work with a high level of personal initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide a wide and varied range of administrative tasks to assigned projects ensuring written reports are compiled, support is provided, and records are accurate.
Prepare agendas and supporting papers for meetings with the instruction of the Business Manager; set the annual diary for the NSSCP and subgroups, book venues, send invitations, take minutes, record actions and chase responses.
Provide administrative support for child safeguarding practice reviews (CSPRs) and other statutory processes.
Support with financial tasks. For example, to raise/receipt purchase orders, process invoices and obtain supplier set up information.
Assist in the collection, processing and presentation of data required for management information. Sensitively handle confidential information ensuring risks are escalated appropriately.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
This position is currently based at the Town Hall in Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset.
How to Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
For further information about the role, please contact Zoe Gartland, NSSCP Business Manager at zoe.gartland@n-somerset.gov.uk or 07385017560
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