Placement Information & Payments Officer

The new role of Placement Information & Payments Officer has been created to provide administrative support to the Placement Management unit and to support the procurement of accommodation and packages of support for young people. The role will involve regular communication with health and social care professionals, foster carers and private/voluntary sector providers and will include recording, monitoring, and reporting accurate information.

You will have a flexible and “can-do” approach to work with the ability to adapt to ever changing demands. You will be highly organised and efficient with the ability to produce work of a high standard within set timescales.

As well as being able to work efficiently as part of a team, you should be proactive and able to use your own initiative.

You will have excellent IT skills and good communication skills with the confidence to challenge others appropriately.

This role requires the ability to plan, organise, and deliver workloads to timetables and tight deadlines with Good oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of working in a support function of a busy finance department and good acumen for working with computerised accounting systems in general and purchase ledgers.

Hackney is London's most diverse and dynamic borough. Stretching from the edge of the city to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it is an area of rapid economic growth, particularly in the tech, media, fashion and other creative industries. Hackney has more green space than any other inner London borough, some of the capital's best schools, and first-class transport connections, which combined with excellent local public services and a thriving arts, cultural and retail sector, are fast making it one of London's most popular areas to live, work and visit. The challenge for Hackney is to make sure that the borough's economic growth provides benefits for everyone who lives here, and to create opportunities that will transform the lives of local people.

We know that staff are key to our success, and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney.

At Hackney, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey, please click on the apply link below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 28 May 2024 (22:59 pm).

Interview dates: 18 June 2024.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently underrepresented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk