Administrative Officer

All about the Role

This role is part time 12 hours per week and the salary advertised is for a FTE. Therefore the salary  will be pro rata accordingly. 

You will work alongside colleagues within finance, procurement, payroll, HR and other PCC departments to ensure systems and processes are implemented and to assist with problem-solving should irregularities arise.

Provide efficient, effective and timely administrative and secretarial support to the manager and staff team in accordance with Peterborough City Council's (PCC) policy and practice.

Work to administrative processes delegated by the manager which align to the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 ensuring those records which need to be accessed during Ofsted inspections and Regulation 44 visits are available and current. This will include maintaining, updating and archiving electronic and paper files in line with statutory retention requirements.

Take responsibility for financial processes as delegated by the manager. To include managing Imprest accounts, petty cash monitoring, budgetary coding, monitoring and auditing PCC purchase card expenditure, raising requisitions, receipting invoices, cash withdrawals, banking and accounting and following late payment processes with external organisations. 

Source and order equipment and materials for the home as identified and agreed by the manager. This will include researching products that provide value and quality and where needed adhere to required safety standards.   

All about our Team

Cherry Lodge is a local authority children's home and offers short breaks and shared care placements to children and young people with severe disabilities, complex health and behaviours that challenge between the ages of 5 and 19. It has a dedicated and knowledgeable staff team who are child focused and thrive to provide young people with opportunities, development and experiences. 

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Administrative Officer and make a real difference to young people's lives. 

All about You

• A knowledge and understanding of effective office systems
• Ability to accurately record and update information electronically and in writing 
• Good organisational and office management skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Good numerical skills in order to maintain and monitor good budgetary records and reports
• Experience of using computer applications such as Word, Outlook and Excel.  
• Good general education to GCSE or equivalent level

All about our Benefits 

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme… 

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes 
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)  
• Access to car lease scheme 
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances 
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings 
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth 
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day 
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network 
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards 

All about our Commitments 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk  we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.