An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Administrator within Children and Young People’s Services working within the busy Safeguarding and Review Unit. The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and can work independently and proactively as well as part of a team to provide a high level of efficient administration support to the team manager and oversee and manage a team of administration staff. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring priorities and the needs of the service are met in providing a confidential and reliable administration and business support service. Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills are essential along with the ability to effectively manage a team Ability to manage complex diaries coupled with excellent customer care and communication skills are essential along with the ability to work calm under pressure. This is a wide and varied role where no two days are the same and the post holder will be expected to be able to react and respond to urgent requests. Excellent customer care and communication skills are essential along with the ability to work calm under pressure. It is essential that you are an experienced and confident minute taker and are able to use a laptop to take minutes at meetings, including Child Protection Conferences. Accuracy and attention to detail is also essential in this role and the position requires working to tight deadlines as well as closely liaising with other departments across the Council. The ability to collate and track data is essential to review performance and establish robust data analysis. Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that you are fully aware of all aspects of data protection and confidentiality as you will be working in an environment dealing with extremely sensitive and emotive information on a daily basis including information relating to the abuse and injuries to children and young people. Core office hours are 8.30 -17.00 Monday to Thursday and 8.30-16.30 on a Friday. What can I expect? A competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave Hybrid working (subject to role suitability) Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership. Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard). Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension. Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more Want to know more? If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact. Name: Sarah Howe Tel: 01924 727143 E-mail: sarahhowe@wakefield.gov.uk