Job Description

Job Details:

Job Reference:

HCC621668

Salary Range:

26,918 - 29,616 pro-rota, per annum (actual salary 21,534 - 23,692 per annum)

Work Location:

Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week:

29.6

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

27 July 2025

Interview Date:

w/c 18 August 2025

The Role:

The Children's Services Department is committed to making Hampshire a better place for Children and Young People and we do this thanks to our people. Joining the Admissions Team, you will provide

administrative support

to admissions officers in the implementation of the main annual school admissions round and in-year admissions as well as the preparation of admission appeal cases and contribute to the delivery of an

efficient service

in support of business requirements.



This is a varied role which requires excellent

data handling skills

and a good working knowledge of IT packages such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience in working successfully and accurately under pressure, including responding appropriately to stressful telephone calls. You will demonstrate

high level

communication skills and be able to deal sensitively with confidential information and enquiries. Knowledge of Children's Services and schools would be an advantage.

Why join us?

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.



Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Additional Information:

Admissions Assistant Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services,

references will be requested prior to interview

.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Kerry Bond, Principal Admissions Officer on kerry.bond@hants.gov.uk


Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.