Admin Support Officer for the Woodard Academies Trust

Post:Admin Support Officer

Responsible to:Executive Assistant/ Office Manager

Purpose:To provide and ensure high quality administrative support for the Trust

To support the management of competing priorities and ensure efficiency and effectiveness

To contribute to the further development of our core business

Key Accountabilities:

1. Central Support

To supportthe central administrative function of the Woodard Academies Trust (WAT)

To act as WAT receptionist and the central point of contact

To provide administrative support to WAT Executives, Chairman and Trustees, as directed

To manage diaries and arrange meetings under the direction of the Executive Assistant / Office Manager

To maintain a central database of key documents and files

To maintain an archive of documents, both electronic and paper, as directed

To foster and support stakeholder engagement

To attend appropriate meetings as and when required

To maintain high standards of administration and support

To contribute to and support the further development of the Woodard Academies Trust

2. Wider Administrative Support

To supportgood communication between Trustees, Corporation and other Executive Officers

To support meetings, producing agendas / minutes as required

To meet and greet visitors, displaying due courtesy and professionalism as appropriate

To maintain the corporate image at all times, including standard templates for all communications

To support the production of key documents for the Board, DfE and other external agencies, as appropriate

To assist in the planning and organisation of central events including training and conferences

To support the development of high quality marketing materials, including recruitment the website

3. Other Duties

To support recruitment processes and central training and development sessions, as appropriate

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To assist in the organisation of events, as requested

To be responsible for providing hospitality and refreshments for visitors and meetings

To undertake training and development relevant to the post and in line with the Academy’s developing profile

To undertake other duties, compatible with the level and nature of the post,as may be reasonably required

To assist in ensuring compliance with Woodard Academies Trust policies

Person Specification

Educated to at least Level 3 standard or above

Evidence of training and/or qualifications which reflect appropriate knowledge and skills

Excellent administrative and organisational skills

Ability to anticipate requirements, prioritise workload and hit deadlines

Excellent communication skills in all forms of communication

Highly competent with computers, software and other technologies

Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion

Excellent literacy and numeracy skills

Experience of diary management

Appropriate range of experience and a wide range of transferable skills

Proactive and willing to be flexible

High standard of professionalism

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Supportive of the ethos and work of the Trust