Social Work Academy Coordinator

Tameside Council; Tameside; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tameside Council is seeking a Business Support Officer to join the Social Work Academy. You will provide administrative support, coordinate training and development opportunities, and assist with PIRs data and reporting.

The role focuses on maintaining records, communicating effectively across services, and being the first point of contact for staff and partners as part of a supportive, child-focused services environment.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience required.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with staff and partners.
• Ability to manage a busy and varied workload effectively.
• Confident using IT systems and standard workplace software.
• Experience in Children’s Services or quality assurance is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative and organisational support across the Social Work Academy.
• Coordinate training, events and development opportunities for the workforce.
• Support Practice & Impact Reviews (PIRs) through data, tracking and reporting.
• Maintain records, systems and communications to a high standard.
• Act as a first point of contact for enquiries, building relationships with staff and partners.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

IT systems proficiency

Busy workload management

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Tameside Council is seeking a Business Support Officer to join the Social Work Academy. You will provide administrative support, coordinate training and development opportunities, and assist with PIRs data and reporting.

The role focuses on maintaining records, communicating effectively across services, and being the first point of contact for staff and partners as part of a supportive, child-focused services environment.