Job Introduction
Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to enhance the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district.
Our purpose is clear, to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality by providing high-quality services with our partners that help safeguard, support, and promote the welfare of our children, young people, and their families.
Our vision is for our children and young people to be safe and be able to realise their full potential.
We’ve come a long way but still have much to do. It’s an interesting, exciting time to join, there are many opportunities to shape the new service and have the chance to make a real, tangible difference to our children and families lives.
So, if you’re up for the challenge and want an opportunity to make a real impact we’d love to hear from you!
About us
Role - Business Support Team Manager – Executive Support to Chief Executive Officer
Business Support Services within Bradford Children and Families Trust work closely to support and enable our Executive and Senior leaders, Early Help, Social Work, Performance, Partners, Finance and Corporate Services teams and provide essential support in the effective day to day running of Children’s services.
We are keen to recruit a Business Manager to the Chief Executive Officer, this role will enable and provide her with a high level of administrative support. Previous experience is essential in order for the individual to operate with a high level of confidence and prioritise with limited interaction.
About You
You will be focussed and able to manage, have a customer service mind-set, effective communication, digital awareness and influencing skills will be vital, along with an assertive, proactive and forward thinking approach.
Responsibilities will include:
- Provide full diary management with limited interaction, using knowledge and initiative to anticipate and resolve conflicts and to ensure business objectives and deadlines are met.
- Electronic inbox management
- Manage a team of personal advisors
- Regularly meet with stakeholders to discuss actions, priorities, expectations, and future planning
- Acting on behalf of the CEO when dealing with customers and partners
- Build strong relationships with key partners to leverage opportunities to work closer together
- Coordinate and organise meetings, conferences, and large meetings both in person and virtually
- Attend trust meetings and touch type in depth minutes, update action tracking and forward plan as required
- Collaborate effectively with peer group and provide cover during periods of absence
- Other adhoc duties as required
Required skills and qualifications:
- 5 years EA or PA experience required (Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant)
- 2-3 years of management experience
- 5 GCSE's / O Levels or equivalent at grades A - C including Mathematics and English
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft office suite
- Ability to minute / note take effectively.
- ability to manage people effectively by conducting regular meetings, setting targets for performance, delegating tasks.
Benefits:
- Excellent pension with 15.2% employer contribution
- Competitive salary and pay progression structure
- Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay
- Supportive carer and parental policies
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
- Supportive staff networks
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts
- Professional development/support
- Career progression
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement - 31 days and rises to max of 34 days with service. (plus, public holidays)
- Social Worker Registration fees paid
- Flexible working / hybrid options subject to service need
If you would like to contact us with any questions about the role or working for Bradford Children and Families Trust, please do not hesitate to contact Rebecca Simmonds – Head of Business Support Services via email: Rebecca.simmonds@bradfordcft.org.uk
Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.
The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English. The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.
