Overview

At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. Our 'Sandwell Deal' brings together our refreshed offering that makes Sandwell Children's Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Secretariat Team for an experienced administrator/secretary to provide day to day secretarial and administrative support to a Director and Heads of Service at Sandwell Children's Trust. The Trust is looking to appoint an outstanding individual who can demonstrate a track record of successful delivery, the required skills and experience; and can perform to a high standard in a challenging environment. You will be part of a successful Secretariat Team, working in a fast paced and rewarding environment. The Team continues to build on previous success, strengthening and enhancing the support to Directors and Heads of Service.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate, administer meetings and produce accurate minutes
• Diary management
• Email management
• Administration of panels which are chaired by Director and Head of Service

If you are flexible, enjoy a challenge and can work to tight deadlines, then this is the role for you.

What you need to be successful

• Have previous experience of providing secretarial support
• Hold NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent
• Able to demonstrate experience of using Microsoft packages
• Experience of taking notes/minutes of meetings
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan and organise diaries
• Have excellent communication skills and a good attention to detail
• Be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
• Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on October 3rd & 6th October for those successfully shortlisted

About joining Sandwell

When people join the team at Sandwell they say it feels like they become part of the family…they have #ComeHomeToSandwell. With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it's a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust and to become part of our Family. So, if you think your future could lie with Sandwell Children's Trust, then we'd love to hear from you.

At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. To achieve this, we know how important it is to retain and attract high performing, forward thinking and innovative people and provide them with all the support they need. With a culture of collaboration, partnership working and the child at the heart of everything we do, it really is an exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust.

Working with us

There are lots of great reasons to work with us in Sandwell Children's Trust. From a generous rewards package to a culture of learning and development. Our 12 reasons to work for Sandwell Children's Trust sets us apart as the place to grow your career and feel part of a great team.

Please visit the Sandwell Deal and our 12 reasons via this hyperlink: https://sandwelldeal.co.uk

Sandwell sits in the heart of the West Midlands and has a diverse population of 341,729 people. While Sandwell is the 12th most deprived local authority in England, it is a community where our families have high aspirations and where we pride ourselves on equality of opportunity and our adaptability and resilience.

What we can offer you

• Generous annual leave of up to 29 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition
• Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas
• You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%
• We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards
• Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression
• Access to our Learning & Development portal offering virtual training programmes, learning & development info bursts, learning events and much more
• The latest technology enabling more effective and streamlined working
• Detailed and effective appraisals to strengthen your practice
• Access to a range of family friendly policies

Benefits & Rewards

• Up to £6,500 relocation package
• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition
• The opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 bank holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, this is a nationwide career average scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%
• We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards
• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration
• 24/7 access to free and confidential employee counselling service
• Access to a range of discounts on products and services
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes and technology
• Refer a friend scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and forums
• Discounted gym membership
• Eye care vouchers