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This role has a starting salary of £12,488.50 per annum, based on an 18-hour working week, pro-rata to £24,977.
We are excited to be hiring a new Records Assistant to join our fantastic Children's Records Management Service. The role is based at Quadrant Court, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7QQ. This is a 24-month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Team
Our Children's Records Management Service are responsible for the accurate archiving and retrieval of Children's Records. We are a small team, but sit within the wider Children's Information Governance Team, so has the feel of a larger team.
About the Role
The Records Assistant performs a range of office duties to ensure that archive requests are dealt with efficiently and securely and the Directorate receives an effective and timely archive service. The Records Assistant will undertake manual handling and physically demanding work in order to carry out duties associated with the delivery and collection of files and boxes. You will work in a small team to undertake a variety of administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Records Management service.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Experience of working in a busy office environment providing support to staff and the public
- Competency in a range of IT tools including Word and Excel with experience of processing data via a computerised system
- An ability to work under pressure to meet timescales
- Minimum academic qualifications of 3 GCSE passes at Grade C or above or equivalent
- Experience of building relationships with colleagues and partners
- Hold a UK driving license
You will be expected to maintain professional conduct in the working environment in accordance with the SCC Behaviour Framework.
Contact us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion contact Charlotte Strugnell via email at childinfogoverance@surreycc.gov.uk.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28th January 2024 with interviews planned for 7th and 8th February 2024.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
