Join Wakefield Council – Administration & Safeguarding Support Roles
Wakefield Council is seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team in key administration and safeguarding business support positions. These roles are vital to ensuring our services run smoothly and effectively for the communities we serve.
Current Vacancies
Safeguarding Business Support Officer
1. đź“ŤLocation 1: Town Hall Featherstone, Wakefield Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5WX
2. đź“ŤLocation 2: Snapethorpe Family Centre, Snapethorpe Gate, Wakefield WF2 8YA
3. Grade: G4
4. Hours: 37 per week
5. Contract: Permanent
Administrator x2
6. đź“ŤLocation Queens House, Queen St, Wakefield WF1 1DF
7. Grade: A4
8. Hours: 37 per week
9. Contract: Permanent
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Please state your preferred location when applying.
What We’re Looking For:
We welcome applications from individuals who:
11. Have strong organisational and administrative skills
12. Can manage sensitive information with professionalism
13. Are confident communicators and team players
14. Are committed to supporting safeguarding and council operations
Why Work With Us?
15. Be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace
16. Make a meaningful impact in your local community
17. Access to training, development, and career progression
18. Competitive salary and employee benefits
19. Generous holiday package of 26 days plus Bank Holidays.
20. Support and access to high-quality training programs to help you progress in your career.
21. Commitment to staff well-being, including work/life balance, supportive leadership, and workplace support.
22. Access to a range of employee support products.
23. Discounts and subsidies for public transport, including Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), and MetroCard.
24. Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
25. Excellent benefits package, including discounted membership to our state-of-the-art leisure facilities, free 12-week exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for various retail, entertainment, health, and leisure providers, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.
Recruitment Day in November
We’re hosting an Assessment Day for all successful applicants in November for these roles. This is a great opportunity to:
26. Learn more about the positions and teams
27. Meet hiring managers and ask questions
Applications are open now – don’t miss your chance to join our team!