Senior Operational Support Officer

Full Job Description

4 months contract with A Local Authority

Job Summary:

·         The Senior Operational Support Officer provides direct line management and oversight of the Operational Support Officers and works collaboratively with the leadership and management team as well as operational staff to ensure the day-to-day running of the service is delivered smoothly.

·         The key tasks associated with this role is primarily administrative, supporting the Deputy Head of Service and managers with all aspects of operational business activity.

Key Duties/Accountabilities:

·         Line management of the Operational Support Officers including undertaking one-to-one supervision, delegation of tasks and efficiently manage the team’s workload. 

·         Coordination, delegation, and oversight of a range of meetings (e.g. preparing agendas, meeting invitations, relevant documentation, taking minutes and circulation of papers).

·         Coordination, delegation and oversight for the health and safety of buildings in collaboration with the youth service and relevant colleagues including corporate health and safety & facilities management.

·         Tasks include maintaining health and safety action plan, co-ordinating fire/incident tests and general building management.

·   Oversee and support with the co-ordination of recruitment and on-boarding of the workforce.

Additional information to note:

·         The candidate will be required to work on-site.

The closing date for this position is 30/03/24 .