We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Administrator to join our Placement and Commissioning Team on a 12 month fixed term contract, we would also consider secondment applications. This is a vital role providing high-quality, confidential business support to ensure the smooth operation of services that directly impact the lives of children and young people. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively across teams, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. For further information or an informal chat about the role please contact Millie.Collier@NCTrust.co.uk Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection. Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information. Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more. Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Subsidised town centre car parking scheme What will you be doing? In this role, you will provide timely, accurate, and confidential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the Placement and Commissioning Team. You will be responsible for managing the team’s communications and SharePoint systems, including monitoring the mailbox and coordinating timely responses to tasks. Regular duties will include attending team meetings and recording clear, accurate minutes, as well as liaising with social workers, external agencies, and other stakeholders to support clerical and administrative processes. You will also manage ad-hoc administrative tasks, demonstrating flexibility in response to the evolving needs of the service. Collaborating with colleagues across Children’s Services, you will help ensure consistent support delivery while upholding health, safety, and safeguarding policies to protect the well-being of yourself and others. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. About you We are looking for someone who is organised, adaptable, and confident in managing multiple priorities. You should have: Essential qualifications: GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade C or above) Relevant professional qualification or equivalent business experience Essential skills and experience: Strong IT skills and confidence using digital tools Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and analytical abilities Effective written and verbal communication skills Experience in minute-taking and managing administrative processes Ability to build strong working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups Understanding of equal opportunities and safeguarding practices Desirable experience: Background in local government or Children’s Services When applying please ensure your supporting statement covers how you fulfil the essential criteria set out in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting. You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time education About us At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do – in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils. Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.