We are recruiting for an Operations Administrator to join our dynamic Centre Operations team based in Wakefield (WF1 2UF).
We need highly motivated individuals to support our centralised team to ensure that a wide range of administrative tasks are completed to our service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring results are issued to schools and colleges on time. In this role, you will liaise with people across the business to ensure actions are completed, and to maintain our administrative functions. On a daily basis you will be answering emails, making and receiving telephone calls, maintaining our range of trackers and issue logs, and supporting with the preparation of data and report information.
We try to continuously improve our ways of working and to find new ways of resolving issues, so if you enjoy working to support internal and external customers and strive for continuous improvement, then this role could be what you are looking for.
* This is a full-time, office-based role in Wakefield (Office Hub is located at WF1 2UF).
* Our Centre Operations team core hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
* Your contracted hours will alternate 08:00-16:00 on a week 1 and 10:00-18:00 on a week 2.
Bonus perk: Our Wakefield office is dog-friendly - so don't be surprised if your spreadsheet review is interrupted by a nudge asking for attention or your next meeting includes a wagging tail or two. We firmly believe in pawsitive vibes at work! Sadly while we don't offer hybrid or home working for this role at the moment, you will get the joy of real desks, actual humans to talk to, and the occasional dog politely asking for a treat. Worth it? We think so.
We shortlist on an ongoing basis and may close the advert early. To avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible.
This appointment will be made on merit.
We believe that diversity and inclusion strengthens and enriches us, and that it is the responsibility of everyone at City & Guilds to drive this value. As ethnic minority groups and disabled people are currently under-represented, we particularly encourage and welcome applications from these communities.
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About the role
This role is ideal for someone from an administrative background with excellent interpersonal skills and strong IT literacy. You will need to be willing to learn, self-motivated, with effective problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
Your responsibilities will include:
o Wide range of general customer support through email and phone communications
o Providing advice and guidance on the use of systems to customers
o Contacting customers for exam script returns and the upload of evidence
o Administration, documentation, and communication of meetings (secretariat support)
o Supporting with project documentation
o Maintaining and updating systems, Excel trackers, MS Teams sites, MS Lists, SharePoint etc.
o Assisting with the compilation of reports and presentations
o Control and maintenance of risk / issue logs, project and delivery information and documents regarding our processes and systems
During peak periods, such as our key exam and results seasons, colleagues are expected to provide additional support, which may include overtime or weekend work. We value flexibility and a collaborative spirit; all team members are encouraged to demonstrate a commitment to our collective success and adapt to the needs of the business. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or workshops at other office locations.
Our Centre Operations team is now located from our Wakefield hub, and all our team administrators are office based. Our office is conveniently located, with the Snow Hill retail park within a short walking distance, and excellent public transport links.
About you
Please ensure you read the attached role profile in full, inclusive of the
working arrangements
and
positive working behaviours
we expect from all our colleagues.
Our ideal candidate will have:
+ Good numerical, verbal and written communication skills
+ Attention to detail
+ Excellent interpersonal skills, be approachable and knowledgeable
+ Ability to work to tight deadlines
+ Aptitude for multi-tasking, prioritising and be organised
+ Effective problem solving and analytical skills
+ A strong level of self-motivation and initiative
+ Willingness to learn, ability to learn quickly and share knowledge with others
+ Strong computer literacy including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and database applications
Our Story and Mission
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What We Offer
We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones.
You'll receive an excellent benefits package which typically includes a great base salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, private healthcare, volunteering opportunities and much more.
Next Steps and how to apply
If you think this is the role and organisation for you then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and complete our short application form using the apply button.