Who You Are You are an experienced professional with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other IT applications. You have a proven track record in handling correspondence, sensitive information, and data analysis with accuracy and professionalism. Notably, you possess substantial experience in HR, Finance, IT, Data Analysis, and other corporate functions. Your flexible, can-do attitude allows you to thrive in complex project management settings, demonstrating high personal standards, adaptability, and a commitment to equalities and diversity. In addition, you are an effective team player skilled in financial management, including paying invoices and reconciling spreadsheets. Your prowess in administration extends to organizing meetings and minute-taking, which makes you adept at working to tight deadlines without compromising quality. A strong communicator, you influence positively under pressure, respect individuals from diverse backgrounds, acknowledge positive contributions, and challenge inappropriate behavior. You remain open to change, seeing it as an opportunity to enhance performance and service delivery. What The Job Involves The position requires you to provide high-quality administrative and support services to the Children and Young People’s Service, ensuring high customer satisfaction through the efficient execution of duties. You will contribute to the Business Support Team, participating in task-oriented working groups to refine and enhance support services. Managing a pressurized workload, you will consistently meet tight deadlines while maintaining IT systems, performing data quality checks, and delivering bespoke analysis reports. Your responsibilities include providing specialist minute-taking in meetings, acting as a subject matter expert for at least two corporate functions, and delivering support in a matrix management environment. You will work collaboratively to ensure effective service by enhancing data quality, minimizing duplication, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The role demands effective project and budget management, creating documents such as PowerPoint presentations and finance reports, and assisting in financial closure processes. You will need to navigate hybrid working arrangements, splitting time between the Town Hall in Romford and remote locations. You should demonstrate a flexible approach due to the hybrid nature of the role, being prepared to perform tasks beyond the specified duties. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and data protection regulations is imperative, alongside any safeguarding concerns that might arise. Ultimately, you are accountable for maintaining high standards for yourself, your team, and the service area.