An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Education and Young People's Service - Coordinated Admissions - Fair Access department.
About the team
We coordinate the admission processes for Primary (Year R), Junior (Year 3), and Secondary (Year 7) transfer. The team also coordinate and manage Kent’s Grammar School process the 11+. You will have the opportunity to work on all of these statutory functions and involved on wider projects to increase the knowledge base of parents, schools, and wider teams across KCC.
The team are currently operating a hybrid work model that includes a mix of being based out of Invicta House in Maidstone and working from home. Due to the demands of the job, including your induction period there will be times where working from the office is necessary so being able to get to Maidstone for a 9am start is a must.
You will work closely within the School Admissions teams under the County Coordinated Admissions Manager. The role would be 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday, with no weekend work.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone with the right attitude who is highly motivated, keen to learn quickly, happy to embrace new ways of working, adaptable to change and who can execute tasks with accuracy. Ideally you would have a passion for data, an enquiring mind and excellent communication skills. If you have not worked in an office before but have transferable skills from other roles, we would encourage you to apply
If the above description peaks your interest and you want to work in a friendly, driven team where opportunities for development are possible please apply at the link
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact DetailsFur further information on this role please contact Neil Mitchell - 03000 416490 - neil.mitchell@kent.gov.uk
About The CompanyKCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
