Job Description

The aim of the programme is to equip young people 16-29 with the skills, confidence and ambition to pursue their goals of finding employment, apprenticeships or further education and training. The training Centre provides construction skills training, functional skills, employability and wrap around pastoral care to ensure that young people are supported to fulfil their potential.

The Administration Assistant is part of a small staff team which shares an office on site. This role will provide key administrative support to the team to:

• Provide a welcoming telephone and face to face reception service for all young people and visitors to the academy
• Assist the Children's Service Manager with financial processes and management (e.g. maintaining petty cash, processing invoices, staff expenses and travel allowance for learners)
• Coordinate diaries, arrange meetings, type reports and take minutes
• Input data, organize filing system and develop and maintain records for learners, both electronically and manually
• Ensure all Safeguarding and Health and Safety requirements are maintained
• Assist in the organization of events and activities as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

An ability to provide a positive and friendly welcome to all learners and visitors. Excellent communication and listening skills. Well organized and the ability to manage workloads. A team focused approach to work. IT literate. A keen eye for detail.