Administration Officer

Would you like to use your Administrative and Business Support talents to help keep Birmingham’s Children and Young People safe? Protecting children from abuse, neglect and exploitation requires strong, joined up leadership and effective multi-agency working. The Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership (BSCP) (please click on the link for more information) has statutory responsibility for overseeing the multi-agency safeguarding arrangements in Birmingham. If you have the right mix of skills, and would like to gain more experience in this unique and important work, we would welcome your application to join our Business Support Team.

The post holder will be a valued team member providing administrative and secretarial support for the Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership, its Executive Group and Learning and Development, Serious Cases, and Quality, Impact and Outcomes Sub-Groups. About you!

• You must have previous administrative experience including coordinating meetings and events; preparing agendas and taking minutes; prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.
• You will need to be able to take responsibility for ensuring all actions are completed quickly, seeking assurance and chasing partners when necessary.
• You must have excellent verbal, written and IT communication skills.
• You will be dealing with confidential information and must be able to maintain accurate records.
• A touch typing/Word Processing qualification or equivalent is desirable but not essential, as is experience of using MS Excel.
• Training and development will also be provided as necessary.

This is a hybrid working role, meaning some of your time will be spent working in the office and some working from home. The Business Support Team is hosted by the Birmingham Children's Trust, whose offices are in Aston, just outside the city centre traffic congestion zone where free parking is available.

You are required to provide additional information that evidences your skills and abilities against each of the criteria set out in the person specification. This additional information needs to be uploaded on the application form where it states, 'Upload Supporting Information'. Only those applications with a supporting statement uploaded, as well as your CV, can be considered for shortlisting.

If this role sounds like the one for you, we'd love to hear from you.

Interviews will be held at One Avenue Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4DU.

For informal enquiries please call April Walker or Katherine Adams on 0121 464 2612.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

We actively deliver services that are culturally responsive to the needs of the children, parents and carers we work with to deliver equality, diversity and inclusivity in all we do.

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.