Safeguarding in Education Administrator

North Northamptonshire Council; Kettering; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Scheme

Wellbeing support

Travel rates at HMRC rates

Employee Network Groups

Hybrid & flexible working

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an organised Safeguarding in Education Administrator to provide essential administrative support to a busy team working with schools, academies, and education settings. You will help coordinate activities, manage information, and support safeguarding training and events with a strong commitment to confidentiality.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise competing demands while delivering

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Safeguarding in Education team.
• Coordinate activities and maintain accurate records and information.
• Support the delivery of safeguarding training and events.
• Liaise with schools, education professionals and partner agencies with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Manage competing priorities and adapt to changing demands.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Confidentiality

IT proficiency

Flexibility

Teamwork

Customer-focused service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Record management systems

Email systems

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to safeguarding arrangements across North Northamptonshire by providing high-quality administrative support to a busy team that works with schools, academies, early years settings, and other education providers. Your work will help ensure safeguarding processes run efficiently and effectively, supporting positive outcomes for children and young people., As the Safeguarding in Education Administrator, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the team, helping to coordinate activities, manage information, maintain records, and support the delivery of safeguarding training and events. You will work closely with colleagues, education professionals, and partner agencies, handling sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality. This varied role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to children and young people across North Northamptonshire. In return, you'll benefit from a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to an area of work that has a meaningful impact on local communities.

Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are: Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive Trustworthy Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.

We are looking for an organised, motivated, and detail-oriented administrator to join our Safeguarding in Education Team.

• Excellent organisation skills to manage workloads, deadlines, records, and schedules.
• Attention to detail to ensure information is accurate and tasks are completed correctly.
• Strong communication skills when dealing with colleagues, customers, professionals, and stakeholders.
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Problem-solving skills to identify issues and find practical solutions.
• Confidentiality and professionalism, especially when handling sensitive information.
• IT proficiency, including using databases, Microsoft Office applications, email systems, and record management systems.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
• Teamwork while also being able to work independently and take initiative.
• Customer-focused approach, providing a helpful and responsive service., We are looking for someone who:
• Has excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Can manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office applications and digital systems.
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.
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Why choose us?

We offer a vibrant working environment with:

• a competitive salary
• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
• lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
• generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
• hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.