Administrative Support Officer

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC617446
Salary Range: £26,918 - £29,616 per annum, pro-rata
Work Location: EII Court, Winchester
Hours per week: 29.60
Contract Type: Permanent (Term Time Only, 40 working weeks)
Closing Date: 17 November 2024
Interview Date: 2 December 2024

Provide comprehensive administrative support within our Specialist Teacher Advisory Service

The Specialist Teacher Advisory Service support children and young people who are deaf or hearing loss, have a vision impairment or physical disability, or have speech, language and communication needs. 

Joining our STAS team based in Winchester, you will have a secretarial/administrative background, preferably in an educational environment. The team is made up of experienced teachers and other professionals with qualifications in their relevant specialisms. You will also part of the admin team across the service who you will meet regularly with.

Day to day tasks may include but not limited to, processing reports and sending out letters, database maintenance, organising meeting rooms and refreshments, opening post - scanning and distributing, dealing with telephone enquiries, preparing resources, photocopying and filing where appropriate.  Ordering materials and publications, basic processing of payment requests and assisting with budget monitoring within corporate guidelines.  Overseeing equipment as required.

You will possess a high level of organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative, but within a team environment.  You must ensure confidentiality at all times. You will also need a flexible attitude and good communication skills, written and oral and possess a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint and preferably IBC and Capita One, but training can be provided). 

What we can offer you:

As a forward-looking local authority, our commitment to delivering an exceptional quality of life to our Hampshire residents also extends to our employees. It is important to us that our staff feel supported in their work. As such we can offer you a good work-life balance through flexible working and our excellent benefits package including: 

•    Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
•    25 - 28 days annual leave entitlement (dependant on Local Authority service) 
•    Interest free travel loans and discounts 
•    Employee Support Services
•    Family friendly policies

If you would like to find out more information about the STAs team please visit Specialist Teacher Advisory Service.

Additional Information:

Administrative Support Officer Job Description and Person Specification 

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Clare Fletcher, Administrative Support Officer via Clare.Fletcher@hants.gov.uk or on 0370 779 0779.