The Role

Work Match, Richmond and Wandsworth council’s jobs and skills brokerage is recruiting for a Trainee Administrator to add further resource to an already successful administration team.

As Trainee Administrator you will work in a small team that provides the first point of contact to Work Match services. You will assist with managing resident referrals to the service including registering and managing personal information, you will support with recruitment initiatives to ensure that residents are best placed to secure jobs created through the investment, regeneration, and growth in the borough.

This is an exciting opportunity for a new administrator with some experience to develop and gain desirable skills.

The post requires the successful candidates to work flexibly within the team, providing support for all teams across Work Match

You should have an eye for detail, an ability to self-manage competing priorities daily, and good IT skills including very good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

Work Match can provide the right candidate with a fantastic opportunity to take on new skills, knowledge and experiences which can help support further career progression.

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 39 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  W/C 20/01/2023

Shortlisting Date: W/C 23/01/23

Interview Date:  W/C 30/01/23

Useful Information:

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible.

We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils