Due to retirement of our longstanding post holder, we have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, committed and self-motivated colleague to join our Educational Psychology and Early Years SEND team to support us with our focus on making a difference to children in Kirklees.
This key role involves providing leadership and management to a team of business support officers ensuring the smooth running of the service and providing support to a wide range of professional colleagues who support children, families and education settings. This role includes responsibility for day-to-day operations and the efficient delivery of administrative and operational systems, procedures and policies.
You will need to be a team player who is able to multi-task effectively, motivate others and demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards as well as flexibility and adaptability within a busy working environment, using your initiative as required.
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Experience of managing a Business Support team or have transferable skills which support with effective team management
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Experience of shaping and developing efficient systems and processes
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Experience of using a wide range of office software and databases
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Good literacy and numeracy skills
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Strong IT skills
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Experience of office work in the last 3 years
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An ability to learn quickly
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A passion for working as part of a team
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
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Generous annual leave entitlement
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Friendly and supportive team environment
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Ongoing training and career development
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Excellent pension scheme
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A range of family friendly polices, including flexible working
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Discounts with local and national retailers
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We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership
This post is subject to a DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
For more information about this role please contact Linda Wright on 01924 483744.