Total 27 Junior Executive level Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1AB

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: The Trees, Deveron Way, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0XD

Worker Category: Fixed location worker

Salary: Grade 5 £24,408 - £24,795 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Working Hours: 16.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri – to be arranged

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 14/11/2024

Interview Date(s): TBC

The Trees Short Breaks, is seeking to appoint, a flexible, and organised administration assistant.

We are looking for an individual who is pro-active and organised, with the ability to prioritise their workload with minimal supervision. With a friendly and compassionate approach, you will be an enthusiastic and compassionate person, who is able to empathise with others whilst acting professionally.

About the Role

Administration assistant – 16.5 hours per week – working flexibly to meet the needs of the service – between Monday and Friday.

The admin assistant is required to work as part of a team in the provision of all administrative, technical, and secretarial work within the locality supporting services on site.

This post includes general office duties, including customer service, responding to callers and telephone queries, dealing with emails, filing and data collection.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Have skills to undertake general office duties e.g. post, fax and file management (paper and electronic) photocopying maintenance of office equipment, research, collating and disseminating identified materials.
• Be able to produce typed documents including reports and correspondence (electronic or paper formats) from hand-written/audio information, making layout presentation decisions.
• Receive visitors, respond to and screen telephone calls emails and other enquires in order to provide a high level of customer care.
• Support managers in the management of sometimes challenging and potentially confrontational situations with continued professionalism.
• Maintain office stationery stock by re-ordering against pre-determined levels and within prescribed budget for approval by supervisor. Receive deliveries check off.
• Assist managers in ensuring that their teams maintain effective information and data management systems including paper and electronic documents/indexing etc.
• With support of line manager manage their own workload against agreed objectives.

We also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Phil Hutchinson Care Mangers Telephone:

Email: phil.hutchinson@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on 'Apply Now'. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Admin Assistant:

Our client HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. HMCTS provides administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.

Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses - HMCTS has a responsibility to administer a justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently

Brook street are recruiting for an Admin officer to work in Loughborough.

This a short term 26 week temporary position (with a possibility of extension) but one in which you would be able to gain valuable exposure/experience working within the Public Sector.

37 hours per week between 8.30am - 4.30pm

Pay rate £11.44 per hour

What will be your primary responsibilities?

" Answering standard enquiries and passing messages to others.
" Collecting and delivering files & bundles
" Creating, updating, distributing and tracking files, bundles, documents.
" Creating and/or maintaining databases, lists, manuals.
" Completing documents including standard letters, forms, applications, orders, records, registers, statistics etc.
" Copy, completing standard letters, forms, registers, etc where the information is clearly defined.
" Amending standard instructions, manuals and directories, circulating and distributing documents, journals etc.
" Opening, sorting, distributing and dispatching post.
" Lifting, filling & emptying sacks up to 11kgs on a daily basis.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest?and state the role that you are interested in.?We are?committed to engaging with you.?
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall room 700

Worker Category: Fixed location worker

Salary: £23,118 to £23,505 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Working Hours: 37 hours & 18.5 hours

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 30th October 2024

Interview Date(s): TBC

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Business Support Services Team in Adults & Communities as an Administrative Assistant. We have 1 x full time position & 1 x part time position based at our County Hall office.

To work flexibly as part of a team to provide an efficient, effective and comprehensive county wide administrative business support service across A&C localities, maintaining a high-quality responsive customer service for both internal and external customers.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Have NVQ 2 level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent or relevant experience
• Know the importance of customer service
• Know the importance of confidentiality
• Have worked in an administrative, financial secretarial setting (i.e. experience in routine clerical tasks including word processing, filing, photocopying, faxing, message taking, data input)
• Be competent in using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Have experience of maintaining computer based system and manual record systems
• Have excellent communication skills (written & verbal)

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Ruth Harris – Admin Team Leader

Telephone: 01163050821

Email: ruth.harris@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on 'Apply Now'. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Purchase & Materials Controller Admin assistant

We have a new opportunity for a Purchase & Materials Controller/ERP Systems admin assistant

Salary £26,000

Monday - Friday 8-4.30pm with a 30-minute lunch (we are flexible with this)

This initial support role will progress in time as your experience develops to become a key member of the team taking on additional duties and responsibilities. You Will be working alongside the Production Manager and other members of the production teams as you will need to liaise with these to fulfil certain duties.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Working as part of the production team
• Dealing with suppliers obtaining quotations
• Ensuring Goods in procedures are followed
• Purchase Order processing in a timely manner
• Assist in the Stock Control of Steel Component parts
• Maintenance of ERP processing
• Other general ad hoc stock replenishment
• Production Works Order Processing in a timely Manner
• Be able to liaise with other departments to deal with enquires efficiently and successfully

Compliance responsibilities

• Management of all processes in accordance with issued procedures
• Ensure compliance of any activities to General Data Protection Regulation so that those activities are performed in accordance with approved internal policies and procedures including but not limiting to Data Protection Policy

Key skills / abilities

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience with ERP Systems (M3 Preferred)
• Good communication and writing skills
• Well-organised
• Health and safety conscious
• Can work on own initiative

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Purchase & Materials Controller Admin assistant

Salary £26,000

Monday - Friday 8-4.30pm with a 30-minute lunch (we are flexible with this)

We have a new opportunity for a Purchase & Materials Controller/ERP Systems admin assistant to join the UK Production Team. This initial support role will progress in time as your experience develops to become a key member of the team taking on additional duties and responsibilities. You Will be working alongside the Production Manager and other members of the production teams as you will need to liaise with these to fulfil certain duties.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Working as part of the production team
• Dealing with suppliers obtaining quotations
• Ensuring Goods in procedures are followed
• Purchase Order processing in a timely manner
• Assist in the Stock Control of Steel Component parts
• Maintenance of ERP processing
• Other general ad hoc stock replenishment
• Production Works Order Processing in a timely Manner
• Be able to liaise with other departments to deal with enquires efficiently and successfully

Compliance responsibilities

• Management of all processes in accordance with issued procedures
• Ensure compliance of any activities to General Data Protection Regulation so that those activities are performed in accordance with approved internal policies and procedures including but not limiting to Data Protection Policy

Key skills / abilities

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience with ERP Systems (M3 Preferred)
• Good communication and writing skills
• Well-organized
• Health and safety conscious
• Can work on own initiative

PLEASE NOTE: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IS NOT THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS JOB. YOU WILL EITHER BE SELF-EMPLOYED OR DIRECTLY EMPLOYED BY THE INDIVIDUAL THAT YOU WILL BE SUPPORTING.

Job Reference: AE699317

Location: Melton Mowbray LE13

Rate: £14.44 per hour if directly employed or £18.00 per hour if self-employed

Hours: 18 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 4pm)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 13th November 2024

Do you want to take part in meaningful work which provides emotional fulfilment, personal growth, and community engagement?

A young individual living in Melton Mowbray requires support with enhancing their life from either a self-employed or directly employed Personal Assistant.

Role Requirements

You will be required to support the client with becoming more independent, building life skills and accessing the community.

They would like to:

• try different foods and learn to cook
• be able to cross the road independently
• have a shower on their own and learn to shave
• tie their own laces, make their bed, and use public transport
• be able to access the toilet (they currently use incontinence aids)
• access the community including revisiting Drayton Manor and going to Alton Towers.

You must have a full clean UK driving licence as you will have access to the client’s mobility vehicle to support them to access the community.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, positive and proactive. Genuine applicants only please.

The role is subject to interview, references and a DBS check (which will be paid for by the funding authority if you don’t already have a certificate).

Anything else you need to know:

The client has been diagnosed with Autism, Learning Disability, and Speech and Language Delay which is described as a communication disorder. You will therefore need to speak clearly and slowly, making sure they understand what is being said.

The client can show symptoms of anxiety, particularly when it comes to a change in their routine and meeting new people. They do respond well to one-to-one support.

The client likes:

• going out for activities and accessing the community and nearby attraction areas
• theme parks
• going bowling and playing golf
• model cars
• bird watching and feeding birds
• quiz shows (The Chase is their favourite)
• music especially Kisstory, dance and chart music
• going for walks to the park
• wide open spaces
• animals including cows, horses and geese and they have recently started liking dogs.

The client loves to be able to go out often. They used to dislike noisy crowded places but they have got better with this.

The client dislikes tennis and does not like change. They do not like confined places as they say this makes them feel closed in.

There are two budgies at the property.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Annette Evans

Telephone: 0116 3057046

Email: DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please forward an up to date CV by email to DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.uk or complete the application form and return it to the email address above. Please remember to quote reference number AE699317 as part of your application.

The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to create a job alert for vacancies with Leicestershire County Council, it is not an online application form. Please apply to the email address shown above.

This advert has been placed by Leicestershire County Council on behalf of a direct payments recipient. Leicestershire County Council is not the employer. You will either be self-employed or directly employed by the individual that you will be supporting.

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Job Advertisement

NLC3 £22,842 - £23,764 (Pro Rata)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, friendly and reliable individuals to join our teams across Early learning and childcare to help ensure the provision of a high quality and effective service within our Family Learning Centres.

The duties will include typing, cash handling, filing, reception and telephone duties as well as reprographic work. This role will be office based within a large, busy nursery setting. As this role would include engaging with parents and families, we would require a warm and approachable candidate with excellent communication skills to encompass our nursery ethos.

Moderate experience of working within a clerical/administrative environment with knowledge of Microsoft packages is desirable. The applicant should have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a larger team and be able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively.

Please note that as part of this role you will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme member.

Please see attached list of vacancies.

All posts are for 52 weeks and temporary until June 2025.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLifereward site. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub.

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a
Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process.

Easy Read – My NL

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Purchase & Materials Controller Admin assistant

Salary £26,000

Monday - Friday 8-4.30pm with a 30-minute lunch (we are flexible with this)

We have a new opportunity for a Purchase & Materials Controller/ERP Systems admin assistant to join the UK Production Team. This initial support role will progress in time as your experience develops to become a key member of the team taking on additional duties and responsibilities. You Will be working alongside the Production Manager and other members of the production teams as you will need to liaise with these to fulfil certain duties.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Working as part of the production team
• Dealing with suppliers obtaining quotations
• Ensuring Goods in procedures are followed
• Purchase Order processing in a timely manner
• Assist in the Stock Control of Steel Component parts
• Maintenance of ERP processing
• Other general ad hoc stock replenishment
• Production Works Order Processing in a timely Manner
• Be able to liaise with other departments to deal with enquires efficiently and successfully

Compliance responsibilities

• Management of all processes in accordance with issued procedures
• Ensure compliance of any activities to General Data Protection Regulation so that those activities are performed in accordance with approved internal policies and procedures including but not limiting to Data Protection Policy

Key skills / abilities

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience with ERP Systems (M3 Preferred)
• Good communication and writing skills
• Well-organized
• Health and safety conscious
• Can work on own initiative

Purchase & Materials Controller Admin assistant

Salary £26,000

Monday - Friday 8-4.30pm with a 30-minute lunch (we are flexible with this)

We have a new opportunity for a Purchase & Materials Controller/ERP Systems admin assistant to join the UK Production Team. This initial support role will progress in time as your experience develops to become a key member of the team taking on additional duties and responsibilities. You Will be working alongside the Production Manager and other members of the production teams as you will need to liaise with these to fulfil certain duties.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Working as part of the production team
• Dealing with suppliers obtaining quotations
• Ensuring Goods in procedures are followed
• Purchase Order processing in a timely manner
• Assist in the Stock Control of Steel Component parts
• Maintenance of ERP processing
• Other general ad hoc stock replenishment
• Production Works Order Processing in a timely Manner
• Be able to liaise with other departments to deal with enquires efficiently and successfully

Compliance responsibilities

• Management of all processes in accordance with issued procedures
• Ensure compliance of any activities to General Data Protection Regulation so that those activities are performed in accordance with approved internal policies and procedures including but not limiting to Data Protection Policy

Key skills / abilities

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience with ERP Systems (M3 Preferred)
• Good communication and writing skills
• Well-organized
• Health and safety conscious
• Can work on own initiative

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.

*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC5 - £24,628 - £26,082

North Lanarkshire Council has ambitious plans to deliver the council`s priority outcomes and meet the changing needs of our communities. As the 4th largest authority in Scotland and the largest local authority landlord, we are used to delivering a highly responsive service to our tenants and customers. We want to do more to regenerate our communities, build new homes, develop Smarter Homes, create employment, attract investment to North Lanarkshire, prevent homelessness and sustain tenancies.

Based in the Civic Centre, Motherwell, you will report to the Tenant Participation Manager and work as part of the Business Engagement Team who work with tenants to encourage their participation and ensure the needs of tenants and local communities are met. You will provide comprehensive administrative support including developing and maintaining information systems, budget administration, arranging and servicing meetings, collating and monitoring statistical returns and producing a range of typed correspondence and reports using a variety of software packages.

With an HNC/SVQ3 or equivalent in a relevant subject, you should be IT literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft computer packages together with experience of working within a clerical or administrative environment. Excellent organisational and communication skills, both oral and written and a professional manner are essential. Self-motivated, you should have the ability to prioritise your own workload to meet deadlines and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Working Pattern -

• Monday - Thursday: 8:45am - 4:45pm (including a 55 minute unpaid break)
• Friday: 8:45am - 4:15pm (including a 50 minute unpaid break)

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL.. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

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