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SalaryBrook Street is currently recruiting for temporary Executive Administrative Support for 12 weeks with Immediate start based in Bristol
" Full time Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.
" Pay Rate 14.45
" Flexible working hours available 8-4, 9-5, 10-6
" Full training will be given
" Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 day a week in the office after successful training.
" Working in a team of 8
Experts and Mentors Programme: Grant Administrator
This role will support with the delivery of Early Years Experts and Mentors programme, as part of the Early Years Covid-19 Educational Recovery. The postholder is required to provide support to frontline practitioners and local authorities to enable them to access the programme and answer any queries that arise.
Responsibilities
o Act at frontline support to Local Authorities, early years practitioners and our 'Experts', 'Mentors' and 'Area Leads' to respond to a range of queries related to the programme via our shared mailboxes
o Review and clear grant claims forms (Annex Cs) from claimants that have supported settings and Childminders, responding to queries and ensuring the accurate completion of claims, chasing up outstanding claims as appropriate
o Support the team's Grant Manager to make payments to claimants via the DfE's grant payment system ensuring timely reimbursement to the sector
o Support the grant assurance process by reviewing and clearing Statement of Expenditures (Annex Gs) from claimants, responding to queries and chasing up outstanding documentation
o Develop a strong working relationship with the existing high performing team to meet challenging targets
o Understanding own level of responsibility and when to escalate queries where necessary.
Skills/Experience required:
o Knowledge and use of MS Office packages, specifically Excel, Outlook and Word
o Ability to work at pace, to tight deadlines to process a large volume of grant claims and assurance documents whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
o Clear communication skills as well as the ability to work on own initiative and to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders.
o Ability to effectively support projects through delivery
The role is subject to 3 years referencing and a basic DBS check.
Please apply online with your current CV in WORD format only. Due to the high number of applications we receive, it may not be possible to respond to all applications. Any questions, please contact Bristol PSR team on (phone number removed).
Contact Aleya Ahmed in our Bristol office for more information.
At Brook Street, we believe that by harnessing diversity of thought and experience across our company, exceptional things happen. We continually strive for a highly diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, listened to and able to discover their personal best.
Brook Street is a Disability Confident Leader, and we have also hold Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Our supply of Contingent Workers to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR) has driven us to take further steps in supporting candidates with disabilities or veterans. Through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we offer candidates with disabilities and veteran who meet the stipulated criteria for the role, a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability or as a veteran, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.
Throughout the application process we will discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Your comfort and accessibility are of utmost importance to us, and we are eager to ensure a seamless communication journey.
