Administrative Assistant
Location: Cambridge
Salary: GBP15,525 (pro rata based on GBP27,939 FTE)
Hours: 25 hours per week, term time only + 2 weeks
The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend their Pelican, Prep or Upper.
Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice, striving to be a school where staff feel valued, respected, and motivated.
They are committed to providing a competitive salary and benefits scheme while offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they can help pupils to be happy and successful.
The Role
The School is seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to work within their Human Resources Team, which is responsible for providing a professional and expert HR function supporting over 420 members of support and teaching staff across three School sites.
The main focus will be on supporting safeguarding compliance administration, with some assistance for recruitment activities.
This role is important for supporting the School’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by ensuring that HR and recruitment processes comply with required regulations and guidance. This role involves considerable process management and handling sensitive data to the highest standards of accuracy and care. Previous HR experience is not necessary; they are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Skills and Qualifications
* Previous relevant administration experience working in a people-facing environment.
* Ability to work positively and flexibly within a small team.
* Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
* Good written and oral communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.
* Excellent interpersonal skills - confidence to build good working relationships with a range of stakeholders and provide excellent customer service.
* Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a range of duties.
* Ability to follow processes and take tasks through to accurate completion.
* Knowledge of Microsoft packages including experience using Excel and databases.
* Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with confidence and discretion.
* Experience using Publisher, Sway, Canva, or similar would be useful.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Closing date: Thursday 30th January at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
The School actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates' suitability to work with children.
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