Panel Administrator

**Job Title**: Panel Administrator

**Location**: Office based
- Waltham Abbey

**Salary**: £26,125

**Contract** **Type**: Full time, Permanent

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you

**We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Panel Administrator to join our team at Brighter Futures.**

**About us.**

The National Fostering Group is the UK’s largest independent fostering family.

Our highly skilled and dedicated fostering community supports Local Authorities by providing short or long-term foster placements for thousands of vulnerable children and teenagers throughout the UK.Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through a relentless focus on caring and learning.

**About the role**

The nature of our business means that tasks and responsibilities are sometimes unpredictable and therefore, staff are expected to work flexibly when the occasion arises and tasks which are not specifically covered in the job description will have to be undertaken.

The Panel Administrator will be joining a supportive and caring team who put a relentless focus on the outcomes of the children and young people in our care.

**Who we are looking for**

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop your own personal skills and capability though on-going training as agreed with your line manager.

**Essential Criteria**
- Experience within an administrative role
- Strong IT skills
- Minute taking
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills, both spoken and written
- Willingness to learn and happy to undertake professional training where necessary
- Team player
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Organised with the ability to manage numerous tasks & deadlines
- An awareness of how key social media platforms work and operate within a business setting (desirable)

**Why work for us**
- Holidays starting at 25 days per annum rising to 30 after 5 yrs plus 8 bank holidays, 1 One Moment in Time and ability to buy up to 5 extra days.
- Extensive training suite
- Professional support network
- Pension Scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” - access to a wide range of first class mental health support services and physical health checks.
- Employee Rewards Hub
- Free parking

**And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including**:

- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover

**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.**

**We are an Equal Opportunities Employer**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,125.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/06/2024
Reference ID: 244531