Safeguarding in Education Administrator

North Northamptonshire Council; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for development

Wellbeing support

Employee Benefits Scheme

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a detail‑oriented Safeguarding in Education Administrator in Kettering. You will support the team delivering safeguarding arrangements across schools and early years settings with efficient admin and confidential handling of information.

You’ll coordinate training events, maintain records, and liaise with education professionals and partner agencies. The role emphasises organisation, accuracy and proactive problem solving within a supportive council

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and manage workloads.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Commitment to safeguarding and data confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage workloads, deadlines, records and schedules.
• Maintain accurate information and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Prioritise competing demands and deadlines.
• Identify issues and provide practical solutions.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Use databases and record management systems.
• Support safeguarding training and events.
• Collaborate with education professionals and partner agencies.
• Provide high-quality administrative support to the team.

Skills

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

IT proficiency

Prioritisation

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Customer-focused

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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North Northamptonshire Council. Bowling Green Road, Kettering

Closing Date:

27/09/2026

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North Northamptonshire Council

Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.

You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!

Why choose us?

We offer a vibrant working environment with:

• 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 (28days, rising to 33days) 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.

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.

About the role

Safeguarding in Education Administrator

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and able to thrive.

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

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.

About the Role

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.

What will you be doing?

• 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.

About you

About You

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.

About us

Our Values and Behaviours

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.

Disability Confident Employer

We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

The council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)