Fixed term contract - September 2026 ONLY APPLY IF YOU RESIDE IN ESSEX, HOLD A VALID DRIVING LICENCE, AND HAVE A CAR FOR WEEKLY TRAVEL ACROSS THE COUNTY. PLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND SHOULD NOT REAPPLY. We're offering an exciting opportunity for a proactive and experienced Administrator to join our Children's Services team on a fixed term contract. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is highly organised, and communicates confidently with a range of stakeholders. If you enjoy working both independently and collaboratively and are passionate about supporting services that make a difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be part of the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Services (ECFWS) – a partnership between Barnardo's and HCRG, delivering integrated early intervention services for children and families aged 0–19 (up to 25 with SEND). Some of the Key Responsibilities: Coordinate service and subcontractor meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, distributing papers, and taking accurate minutes with clear actions (in-person or via Teams). Manage and arrange mandatory training for Barnardo's colleagues, ensuring compliance and providing regular updates to service leads. Liaise across teams to support quality and competency compliance. Lead internal communications within the service. Update FEEE2 eligibility and assign caseloads using monthly ECC reports on Systm1. Produce regular FEEE2 reports from service user records and ECC data. Maintain service assets and resources, including IT equipment, staff contact lists, and training documentation. What We're Looking For: Proven administrative experience, ideally within the charity or healthcare sector. Strong organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. Experience supporting meetings and taking comprehensive minutes. Skilled in managing shared mailboxes and providing general administrative support. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. A proactive and collaborative team player. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Before applying, please refer to the ESSENTIAL CRITERIA ON THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHEET to support your application. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you! Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.