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Administrative Support Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Title: Administrative Support Assistant
Salary: £12,100 - 12,292 per annum (this is actual salary as pro rata for 17.5 hours)
17.5 Hours per Week
Location: Pershore Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PT
Team: Education Engagement Team
Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/26

The Role:

The Education Engagement Team delivers the statutory duties required of the Local Authority to secure regular school attendance and support Children Missing Education (CME).

We are looking to recruit a reliable and talented administrator to support the work of the team in response to increased demand.

The successful candidate will be required to deliver a high standard of administrative support ensuring attention to detail and upholding confidentiality at all times.

Duties will include processing of requests made by schools and service users, inputting of data, handling relevant telephone or email enquiries as well as liaising with relevant partner organisations. Other key administrative tasks may be required to meet business need.

The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a polite efficient manner and the ability to provide a professional, positive and responsive service at all times.

Candidates that meet all necessary requirements as detailed in the attached person specification would be welcomed to apply.

For further information please contact:

Michelle Fowler, Education Engagement Manager – Attendance and CME

Email: Mfowler2@worcestershire.gov.uk or Tel: 01905 844667

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

Some of these offers include:

Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Friday, 12th September 2025, at 12 noon.
Anticipated Interview Date: Friday, 26th September 2025

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