Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.
We are looking for a new School Admissions Officer that will provide administrative support across School Admissions to join us.
About the role
The service works with relevant internal and external stakeholders including parents, schools, headteachers and other local authorities. Reporting to the School Admissions Operations Supervisor, the Admissions Assistant responsibilities will include:
* Providing first line inbox management
* Ensuring requests and enquiries are dealt with in an efficient and professional manner
* Processing applications for the school admissions services in line with statutory deadlines
* Assist with processing invoices from all our service suppliers
* Maintaining accurate records of students and their admission arrangements using the appropriate databases
For further information about this role, please contact Julie-Anne Fletcher-Dyer by email julie-anne.fletcher-dyer@achievingforchildren.org.uk for an informal discussion.
About you
Full training will be provided on the service area so please still apply if you feel you have transferable skills.
The successful candidate will be:
* Educated to GCSE level C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English or have an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration with proven evidence of continued professional development
* Experience with using G-Suite and MS Office applications.
* Good customer service skills – interacting with internal and external users is a core requirement including routine enquiries from members of the public, receiving and responding to incoming communication
* Experience of working with others to provide seamless shared support on behalf of an executive office.
About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
* 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
* Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
* Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
* Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
* A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
* A range of staff benefits and discounts
* An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
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