Senior Administrative Assistant

Job title:

Senior Administrative Assistant

Company:

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Job description

Job Details:Job Reference: HCC619818
Salary Range: £24,405 – £25,430 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 7 April 2025The Role:As a Senior Administrative Assistant within our Legal Intervention Team, you’ll support Hampshire’s Inclusion Support Service by administering the Attendance Legal Process for unpaid Penalty Notices related to unauthorised holidays. Regular school attendance is vital for a child’s achievement, wellbeing, and overall development. By providing effective administrative support to our team, you’ll contribute to better educational outcomes for children.What you’ll be doing:

• Organising meetings, taking minutes, and managing the team email inbox.
• Issuing Penalty Notice numbers to schools, tracking payments and unpaid notifications, and generating documents such as Warnings.
• Handling queries via phone and email from a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing records, data input, and generating reports.

What we’re looking for:

• Good administrative and IT skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work flexibly and use your own initiative.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.

Take a look at our for more information about the Senior Administrative Assistant role. The ‘About you’ section explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements in your application.Why join us?

• Make a meaningful impact on children’s lives by ensuring they receive the education they deserve.
• Work with a dedicated and passionate team committed to safeguarding and supporting children.
• Receive an extensive induction period designed to set you up for success, along with a wealth of opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to Health Assured’s comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information

.Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.Other job titles you may be searching for: Admin Assistant, Admin Support, Administrative Coordinator, Secretary, Admin Specialist, Business Support, Office Assistant, Personal Assistant, Administrator, Attendance Officer, Attendance Administrator.Additional Information:Find out more about , including our benefits and the recruitment process.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 the interview.Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:For general enquiries, please contact
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Julie Lawrence, Team Manager, on or Pauline Martin Ellis, Team Manager, onHampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Expected salary

£24405 – 25430 per year

Location

Winchester

Job date

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:11:24 GMT

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