Administration & Safeguarding Support Roles

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wakefield is seeking motivated individuals for administration and safeguarding support roles. Successful candidates will manage key tasks that ensure smooth service delivery to the community. Opportunities for training, development, and a generous holiday package are offered. Permanent roles available with competitive salaries and employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday package of 26 days plus Bank Holidays

Access to training and development

Discounts for public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme participation

Discounted membership to leisure facilities

Responsibilities

• Manage administration and safeguarding business support roles.
• Ensure services run smoothly for the communities served.

Skills

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism

Confident communicator

Team player

Commitment to supporting safeguarding and council operations

Job description

Overview

Join Wakefield Council – Administration & Safeguarding Support Roles

Wakefield Council is seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team in key administration and safeguarding business support positions. These roles are vital to ensuring our services run smoothly and effectively for the communities we serve.

Current Vacancies

Safeguarding Business Support Officer

• Location 1: Town Hall Featherstone, Wakefield Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5WX
• Location 2: Snapethorpe Family Centre, Snapethorpe Gate, Wakefield WF2 8YA
• Grade: G4
• Hours: 37 per week
• Contract: Permanent

Administrator x2

• Location Queens House, Queen St, Wakefield WF1 1DF
• Grade: G4
• Hours: 37 per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference Numbers: 244042 / 244043

Senior Leader Business Support

• Location Wakefield One, Wakefield, WF1 2EB
• Grade: G4
• Hours: 37 per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference Number: 244141

Please state your preferred location when applying.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Have strong organisational and administrative skills
• Can manage sensitive information with professionalism
• Are confident communicators and team players
• Are committed to supporting safeguarding and council operations

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Make a meaningful impact in your local community
• Access to training, development, and career progression
• Competitive salary and employee benefits
• Generous holiday package of 26 days plus Bank Holidays
• Support and access to high-quality training programs to help you progress in your career
• Commitment to staff well-being, including work/life balance, supportive leadership, and workplace support
• Access to a range of employee support products
• Discounts and subsidies for public transport, including Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), and MetroCard
• Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Excellent benefits package, including discounted membership to our state-of-the-art leisure facilities, free 12-week exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for various retail, entertainment, health, and leisure providers, cycle-to-work scheme, and more

Recruitment Day

We’re hosting an Assessment Day for all successful applicants in November for these roles. This is a great opportunity to:

• Learn more about the positions and teams
• Meet hiring managers and ask questions

Applications are open now – don’t miss your chance to join our team! To apply please click the Apply Now link below.