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Salary range: £38,256-£39,276 Grade 7 plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Service Coordinator to join our Youth Justice Service. The successful candidate will be confident working independently and collaboratively, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. In addition to general administrative duties, the role carries key financial responsibilities.

These include processing invoices, monitoring budgets, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience using financial systems, a good understanding of financial procedures, including budget reconciliations and a commitment to accuracy and compliance. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining administrative work with financial oversight to contribute to the effective delivery of services.

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About us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.