What will you be doing?
You will be supporting the development of this brand new service for North Northants, building on the reputation of the former countywide IAS Service.
Key responsibilities include, maintaining accurate records using databases and corporate systems including the IAS Service database, provide timely and accurate reports, organise and support meetings and other specific events as required by the service manager, ensuring that appropriate arrangements are made. You will develop and maintain the IASS website and social media presence and support the development of systems to support the caseworkers and ensure the smooth operation of the service.
About you
Previous administration experience is essential. You will be able to demonstrate good organisational skills and attention to detail and have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office software and a good telephone manner. The ability to work on your own or as part of a team is also required.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected do they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.