CSSC

Employer Location: ANTRIM
Phone Number: 02895313030
Email: recruitment@csscni.org.uk
Web: http://www.csscni.org.uk/

Job description

Reporting into the Executive Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our organisation, ensuring everything runs smoothly while developing valuable skills in administration, communication, and digital technologies. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment with pathways to advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledgeable advice and assistance to team members and stakeholders regarding’s services.
• Utilise the latest digital tools including MS Teams, databases, spreadsheets, and cloud systems to create reports, presentations, and communications.
• Collect and organise information from various sources to support evidence-based decision making.
• Help plan and coordinate meetings, conferences, and training sessions, from sending digital invitations to coordinating agendas and providing on-site support.
• Work with our finance team to process payments and invoices using Sage accounting software.
• Create and maintain efficient digital filing and recording systems.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, or equivalent, to include English and Mathematics
• Good IT skills, preferably in MS Office
• Previous administrative experience is advantageous, but we also welcome applications from those starting their career path
• Experience of communicating effectively with others

Further Information

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) is the voice of Northern Ireland’s largest and most diverse education sector, representing 542 controlled schools across all phases, from nursery to grammar, special, and integrated schools. As an inclusive organisation, CSSC champions schools that are #OpenToAll, welcoming pupils of all faiths and none. The benefits: Work-Life Balance: Flexi-time available from day one. Hybrid working options (subject to business needs). 23 days annual leave (rising to 28 after 5 years). 12 public holidays. Pay and Pension: NJC salary scale with incremental progression. 19% employer contribution to the NILGOSC pension scheme. Health and Wellbeing: Access to Lena by Inspire Employee Assistance Programme. Six free counselling sessions. Internal health and wellbeing initiatives. Location: Free on-site car parking. Access to Stranmillis University cafes. Bright, open offices in a leafy campus setting. Excellent public transport links. Learning and Development: Internal and external training opportunities (e.g., Power BI, Excel, First Aid, GDPR, Multimedia).