Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the City that works to improve outcomes for children.

Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children's Board safer recruitment procedures.

The Service

As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference. Our values are outlined in our Ways of Working and our Guiding Principles and if they reflect how you are and how you work then this could be the role that meets your expectations.

What is the role?

You will provide a wide range of administrative support to the School Attendance Service Team as appropriate to the operational and strategic requirements of the service. Key tasks will include: • Registering and issuing penalty notices • Assisting in the coordination of fast track panels • Taking and distributing the minutes of fast track panels • Tying a range of letters/documents in relation to legal proceedings • Maintain, updating and developing database systems as directed • Maintaining and updating electric file systems • Providing admin support to SAS team generally • Dealing with telephone enquiries

Who is the person?

You need to have:

• Experience of working in administrative role • Excellent standard of literacy with the ability to compose correspondence to a professional standard • In depth experience of Excel, Word and Outlook • Database and PowerPoint experience is essential • Good communication skills with people at all levels • The ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise your workload • Be able to work and be calm under pressure • The ability to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the team • An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection Closing time/date, 16:00, on the 12th September 2014 Applications received after this may not be considered. Interview process: 18th September 2014