Total 6 administrative clerical job vacancies in Basildon, Essex, SS14 1UX

Working hours: 30 hours per week (flexible working over 4 or 5 days) (banking up to 24 minutes per week to be used towards the shut down between Christmas and New Year)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical and Administrative Support Officer to join our Licensing Team at Harlow Council. The successful candidate will have a varied range of duties, including the processing of data and licensing applications, act as a customer contact for the licensing team and processing complaints. The main work areas include alcohol, entertainment and gambling licensing, street trading, charitable street and house to house collections and scrap metal and hackney carriage/private hire work. This post will be a hybrid working arrangement between working from home and at the main council offices in the Civic Centre.

The candidate will preferably have some experience of working in the licensing sector or a similar customer focused environment.

As a member of our small but busy team, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage your own caseload within tight timescales. Good time management and organisational skills are therefore essential combined with attention to detail. Excellent communication skills at all levels are essential together with the ability to contribute effectively within the team, and with other teams across the Council.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Adam Sherwood, Premises and Taxi Licensing Manager on 01279 446010.

Our policies support our employees by enabling a positive work/life balance including flexible working where possible. In addition to this, the Council offers many excellent employee benefits which include, pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programme and development opportunities.

Harlow Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Employee Profile.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

• We wish to appoint a personableReceptionist / Administrative assistant to support our diligent and hard-working reception team.

This post is presently based at our Lower academy. However, staff can be redeployed to either site dependent upon operational needs.

Salary Range: Salary Band 2: £24,530 - £25,756(Actual starting salary £22,456.10with annual performance based increments)

Working weeks: 41 weeks (Term time + 2 weeks in school holidays)Working Hours: Hours between 07:30-16:30 Monday – Friday (37 hours per week)

The Receptionist is the first point of contact for the students, parents and visitors, and the appointed Receptionist/Admin Support will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the busy main reception area. General duties include placing, receiving, and routing calls across both academies, dealing with students' queries, meeting and greeting parents and visitors alike, relaying messages effectively and efficiently, and supporting the administration team with general admin tasks such as preparing letters, booking appointments, typing, photocopying, filing, opening mailetc within the reception office.

As part of the remit, you will also be responsible for works within the reprographics department, working to fulfil the printing requirements across the academies, including promotional material, classwork, and internal examination documents alongside the wider reception team.

To be successful in applying for this role you will have:


• 5 GCSE’s at A*-C or equivalent,including English and Maths (Desirable)· previous experience of working within a busy reception or front of house area· have excellent communication skills· be computer-literate (MS Office)· be a team player who is able to perform under pressure· have a friendly can-do approach

What the school offers its staff

We are dedicated to supporting staff to build a fulfilling career. As a new member of staff you will be offered excellent support and development.

Further details about the role

To apply, please complete the application form and submit it for the attention of Dani Silk, Recruitment Coordinator:recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk

Closing Date: Monday 15th July 2023 at 0900amInterviews: Tuesday 16th July 2023

Position Available: 02nd September 2024 or SoonerThe Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect their staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS checks.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect their staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for



At LIFE Education our Mission is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish’. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees. To help us with this, we are looking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Administration Support Officer to join our supportive Sixth Form Team at The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls.



The successful candidate will:



• Be an integral part of the Sixth Form team and help maintain a brilliant community where students flourish
• Provide efficient, professional secretarial, and administrative support to the Sixth Form Team, including Sixth Form tutors.
• Receive and deal with enquiries from parents, staff, students, governors and outside agencies
• Support students and parents by communicating with them regarding a range of matters such as attendance, punctuality and wellbeing.
• Support with student recruitment and results days
• Help monitor information and data to support the Head of Sixth Form
• Help arrange and be involved with a range of exciting events and activities in the Sixth form















The successful candidate will become part of an oversubscribed, successful girls’ school for 11 to 18 year-olds, with an ethos rooted in female empowerment, and dedicated colleagues who strive for excellence. The school is committed to providing the best learning opportunities for students in, a safe, secure and friendly environment with "Confident, courteous and articulate students".



What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues
• A stimulating and welcoming learning environment with excellent facilities, including our purpose-built wellbeing centre, a farm, an art gallery and our own railway
• Strong links with girls' schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools (ICGS)
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24-hour-a-day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, a weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more
• Links with the local community, including our charity partner, The Trussell Trust Food Bank
• Increased priority in admissions to our school for your child/ren
• Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line) and a main bus route















Commitment to safeguarding

At LIFE Education Trust, we prioritise the safety and welfare of our students. All staff and volunteers are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding children from abuse. Our schools comply with the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines, which require shortlisted candidates to submit a self-declaration of their criminal record before an interview. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and an enhanced DBS disclosure check is mandatory for the successful applicant.

What skills and experience we're looking for



At LIFE Education our Mission is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish’. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees. To help us with this, we are looking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Administration Support Officer to join our supportive Sixth Form Team at The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls.



The successful candidate will:



• Be an integral part of the Sixth Form team and help maintain a brilliant community where students flourish
• Provide efficient, professional secretarial, and administrative support to the Sixth Form Team, including Sixth Form tutors.
• Receive and deal with enquiries from parents, staff, students, governors and outside agencies
• Support students and parents by communicating with them regarding a range of matters such as attendance, punctuality and wellbeing.
• Support with student recruitment and results days
• Help monitor information and data to support the Head of Sixth Form
• Help arrange and be involved with a range of exciting events and activities in the Sixth form















The successful candidate will become part of an oversubscribed, successful girls’ school for 11 to 18 year-olds, with an ethos rooted in female empowerment, and dedicated colleagues who strive for excellence. The school is committed to providing the best learning opportunities for students in, a safe, secure and friendly environment with "Confident, courteous and articulate students".



What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues
• A stimulating and welcoming learning environment with excellent facilities, including our purpose-built wellbeing centre, a farm, an art gallery and our own railway
• Strong links with girls' schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools (ICGS)
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24-hour-a-day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, a weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more
• Links with the local community, including our charity partner, The Trussell Trust Food Bank
• Increased priority in admissions to our school for your child/ren
• Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line) and a main bus route















Commitment to safeguarding

At LIFE Education Trust, we prioritise the safety and welfare of our students. All staff and volunteers are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding children from abuse. Our schools comply with the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines, which require shortlisted candidates to submit a self-declaration of their criminal record before an interview. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and an enhanced DBS disclosure check is mandatory for the successful applicant.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an exceptional administrative assistant to support the Headteacherof the Lower Academywithin the Basildon Academies Trust.

The role will involve all aspects of general administration, your accuracy and attention to detail will be paramount.

What the school offers its staff

The academy prides itself on providing staff with the most appropriate and effective support to ensure that their professional development needs are fully met and that there is a high level of challenge in the opportunities they are offered. We have an excellent track record of providing promotion and responsibility opportunities to staff that aspire to leadership.

Further details about the role



If you are a diligent and self-motivated support professional, then please download and complete our application form and return it to our Recruitment Coordinator Dani Silk-recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.



Commitment to safeguarding

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect their staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS checks.

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application.