At Sandwell Children’s Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. Our ‘Sandwell Deal’, brings together our new improved offering that makes Sandwell Children’s Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff.
What we can offer you:
* Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
* You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
* We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
* Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression.
* We provide competitive expenses for both mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.
Hour - 37 per week
Fixed term contract until 31 December 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Secretariat Team for an experienced administrator/secretary to provide day to day secretarial and administrative support to a Director and Heads of Service at Sandwell Children’s Trust.
The Trust is looking to appoint an outstanding individual who can demonstrate that they have a track record of successful delivery, the required skills and experience; and can perform to a high standard in a challenging environment.
You will be part of a successful Secretariat Team, working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. A newly appointed manager brings an exciting new dimension and continues to build on previous success, strengthening and enhancing the Secretariat Team.
Main responsibilities include:
* Co-ordinate, administer meetings and produce accurate minutes.
* Diary management.
* Email management.
* Administration of panels which are chaired by Director and Head of Service.
* If you are flexible, enjoy a challenge and can work to tight deadlines, then this is the role for you.
What you need to be successful in this role:
* Have previous experience of providing secretarial support.
* Hold NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent.
* Able to demonstrate experience of using Microsoft packages.
* Experience of taking notes/minutes of meetings.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan and organise diaries.
* Have excellent communication skills and a good attention to detail.
* Be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
Sandwell Children's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A standard DBS is required for this role.
To apply please click on the link below to complete an application form and view the Sandwell Deal:
https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/apply/
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