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How you'll make a differenceAs an Administrator/ Note Taker you will be providing vital support to our Independent Reviewing Officers to allow us all to deliver the best possible services for local people. You will be responsible for arranging meetings,taking minutes and notesat confidential and sensitive meetings, and distributing them.You will be part of a small, experienced team, who are friendly and welcoming and training, and support will be given. The team are currently hybrid working, with a mixture of working remotely at home and in the office. What you will be doingDay-to-day, you will provide administrative support, prepare for, and arrange statutory child protection meetings.You will attend meetings either virtually or in person at venues across South Gloucestershire and provide note taking, making sure they are clear and accurate.As required, you will accurately record information into the central computerised system and distribute minutes within required statutory timescales.It will be your responsibility to monitor and prioritise the flow of incoming work via either a shared mailbox or internal computerised system and ensure documentation is correct andinput accurately. What we need from youIt is essential that you hold an NVQ 2 or three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above or hold an equivalent qualification or have experience in office administration.You will need to have the ability to take and type up accurate minutes of meetings, format documents using Microsoft Office and maintain computerised record systems.We require you to be able to work on your own initiative and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines.Given the elements of the role, you will have strong interpersonal skills with experience of working in a fast-paced environment.What you need to knowThis role is hybrid, with a mixture of working at our office and at home.You will be expected to travel to other locations across South Gloucestershire so you must have a full, valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle or have an alternative means of travel.Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st May 2025.How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is differentAs part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance. We invest in the careers of our people, and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life. We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. Were making a difference, be part of it! To view the full job description, please click this link: Administrator Note Taker - Job Description