Job Description

The job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

• Development and implementation of business administration systems, databases and recording systems to support operational probation delivery.
• Preparation and collation of a range of documentation for a variety of purposes to support effective divisional, functional or cluster business activity and operational probation delivery
• Collection and distribution of monies to/from Imprest, and maintenance of related records.
• Act as Vetting Contact Point for the relevant division, function or cluster
• Monitor Travel Warrants, Bus passes, cheque book requests and assist with Purchase Orders where required, and within the agreed procurement arrangements
• Attend meetings and events to represent the relevant Business Manager as agreed from time to time
• Ensure the timely reporting of problems, including repairs, defects and security issues with the building(s) to facilities contractors and maintain progress to reach satisfactory conclusions and ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Undertake and co-ordinate health and safety risk assessments, fire drills and ergonomic assessments at the relevant sites, or ensure they are undertaken.
• Maintaining registers and coordinating training.
• To provide effective management and leadership to the team
• To proactively manage staff development, issues of underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity matters. Adopt a consistent, fair and objective standpoint when making decisions in relation to individual staff issues
• Contribute to relevant training and development events as a trainer
• Support recruitment activity for relevant posts within the cluster/division
• Write reports to support the effective operation of the Division/Cluster/Function
• Participate in meetings where appropriate, using appropriate skills, styles and approaches
• Contribute to the management of the Division/Cluster/Function
• Liaise with staff to receive, collate and analyze information, developing systems and compiling reports as necessary.
• Using data to identify trends and taking appropriate action to maintain and enhance performance.
• Ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken towards the maintenance, security and confidentiality of written and electronically stored material, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and Information Security Policies and Procedures.
• To ensure that all team resources, , are deployed cost effectively and provide best value
• Acting as Record Retrieval Requestor in line with divisional, function or cluster arrangements.
• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behavior and attitudes and challenging anti-social behavior and attitude

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alternations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh

Benefits

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A civil service pension
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities