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Nottinghamshire County Council

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Nottingham

AI generated summary

  • You must be organized, a team player, proficient in MS Office and Teams, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential info while working independently and remotely.
  • You will support the Elective Home Education team by managing tasks, communicating effectively, prioritizing work, and ensuring compliance with GDPR while working hybrid and collaborating with remote teams.

Requirements

  • You will have a professional and confidential approach to the work, will be a strong team player, be organised, able to use initiative, prioritise work and problem-solve.
  • You will have good listening and communication skills, experience of using MS Teams, Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel and SharePoint), an eye for detail and the ability to handle confidential information in line with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
  • You will understand that this is a challenging role but ultimately rewarding and will help to build on your already excellent approach to teamwork and customer service.
  • Therefore, you will need to not only be able to work independently, but also develop strong links with teams whilst working remotely.

Responsibilities

  • We are looking for a highly skilled and highly motivated business support colleague to work within our Elective Home Education team.
  • This team works alongside Education Access, Standards and Safeguarding colleagues who are responsible for providing education provision to children within Nottinghamshire.
  • The work of this team is high profile and fast-paced and is key to supporting families who educate their children at home and not in a school setting and to meet all legislative requirements around this work.
  • Currently these teams support the education outside of school settings with over 2000 pupils currently registered.
  • You will have a professional and confidential approach to the work, will be a strong team player, be organised, able to use initiative, prioritise work and problem-solve.
  • You will have good listening and communication skills, experience of using MS Teams, Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel and SharePoint), an eye for detail and the ability to handle confidential information in line with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
  • Full training will be provided either face to face or over MS Teams.
  • You will understand that this is a challenging role but ultimately rewarding and will help to build on your already excellent approach to teamwork and customer service.
  • Nottinghamshire County Council are committed to developing hybrid ways of working which will see you not only working from an office space in West Bridgford but will also provide you with opportunities for homeworking.
  • Therefore, you will need to not only be able to work independently, but also develop strong links with teams whilst working remotely.

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Business Support Administrator in the Elective Home Education team?

The primary function is to support families who educate their children at home and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

What skills are required for this position?

Required skills include strong communication, problem-solving abilities, organization, proficiency in MS Teams and Microsoft Office packages, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information in accordance with GDPR.

Is training provided for new hires?

Yes, full training will be provided either face-to-face or over MS Teams.

How many pupils are currently registered with the Elective Home Education team?

The team currently supports over 2000 pupils registered for education outside of school settings.

What is the work environment like for this role?

The work environment is fast-paced and high-profile, requiring a collaborative team effort while also accommodating hybrid work arrangements.

Will I be required to work from the office, and if so, where is it located?

Yes, you will work from an office space located in West Bridgford, alongside opportunities for homeworking.

Who should I contact for further information about the job?

For further information, you can contact Steve Tinlin at 01159774440 or via email at steve.tinlin@nottscc.gov.uk.

What is the importance of teamwork in this role?

Teamwork is crucial as the role requires strong collaboration with colleagues in various teams while also working independently, especially in a remote setting.

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