Total 205 Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in North Shields, NE29 8NH

What to Expect

• Performs a combination of record keeping, reporting and liaison (family and program) duties in one or more CYP component.
• Ensures required child registration and enrollment paperwork is current and complete. Provides required information to requesting agencies. 
• Operates technology, associated office equipment and a wide variety of software programs to produce a correspondence, spreadsheets, charts, reports and graphic materials. Proofreads prepared correspondence and checks for accuracy. Conducts research of files and records in order to resolve discrepancies. Notifies supervisor of discrepancies, to include any issues/ problems that cannot be resolved. Organizes flow of operational program processes in an office environment.
• Provides front desk coverage and logs participants in and out of the facility. Informs and answers questions regarding programs and services, patron financial obligations, waiting lists, events, and policies and procedures. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems.
• Oversees administrative management of the reception area to include the operation of an automated record and payment system. Collects fees, administers charges, and records payments in accordance with proper procedures. Completes a daily activity report and ensures proper deposit of funds in accordance with established cash handling procedures.  
• Takes telephone calls and responds to inquiries, referring calls to supervisor or other personnel as appropriate. Performs assigned resource and referral duties and assists in maintaining current waitlist as needed. Understands and articulates policies relating to patron fees, waiting lists, and program events.
• Responsible for monitoring front desk supplies and resources; notifying supervisor of items to be replenished.
• This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required. 
• Performs other duties assigned.

The Legal Administrative Specialist (LAS) serves as a member of the Public Contact Team, located in the Veterans Service Center. The incumbent provides in-depth information and comprehensive assistance to veterans their dependents and beneficiaries concerning any matter within the scope of VA benefits and related non-VA benefits. Specific duties include:

1. Counsels Veterans, their dependents, and their beneficiaries regarding all benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as non-VA benefits available through other agencies.
2. Explains the types of documents necessary to facility timely processing of claims and aids in obtaining and completing such document and forms as required by the type of claim being submitted or services requested.
3. Serves as facility Point of Contact (POC) and advocate for veterans and their beneficiaries in their dealings with other VA elements and organizations that may affect their claims.
4. Explains decisions made by the VA and communicates the reasons to the claimant for these decisions, orally and in writing.
5. Advises on the right of appeals and assists claimants in making appeals.
6. Develops a network relationship with the state and private Veteran's organizations to broaden the scope of outreach and increase the community awareness of the role VA plays in being a resource to the community.
7. Provides community outreach counseling and in-home counseling to those who are geographically isolated or physically unable to go to a VA facility due to physical or mental incapacity.
8. Participates in large scale outreach activities (claims clinics, tribal events, etc.), to support claims intake and benefits counseling.
9. Analyzes inquiries, research issues involved, consults with other federal, state, and local agencies as necessary and prepares written replies or furnishes replies by telephone or other medium to congressional or White House staff members.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Provides for the overall administrative management of the Health Administration Services Service Line.
• Coordinates the personnel management program for HAS service line, performing or overseeing all aspects of human resources requirements.
• Interpreting administrative policies, developing local polices, defining administrative requirements, and/or providing advice to the Chief on related issues.
• Maintains responsibility for all service correspondence.
• Prepares, edits, and archives all official correspondence requiring the Chiefs signature or approval.
• Reviews and updates all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to Health Administration Services.
• Attends briefings and meetings on behalf of the Chief in his or her absence.
• Schedules or coordinates all service meetings, prepares agenda, and prepares minutes for each.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for service line contracts.
• Establishes internal procedures to secure adequate control in terms of deadlines, progress reports, and directives.

• Provide mail operation information at service window using customer service procedures.
• Knowledge of security regulations and procedures pertaining to handling sensitive materials.
• Drive a motor vehicle up to 1 1/2 tons.
• Route personal and official mail to various units, box numbers, organization, and places.
• Perform related mail handling and clerical duties through the applicable postal regulations, procedures, manuals and directives.
• Maintain database by inputting, modifying, and retrieving data on personnel.

The principal function of this position is to relieve the ADPCS of as many routine, day­-to-day administrative details as possible. Independently determines office requirements and develops processes and procedures to achieve maximum results utilizing monitors to ensure on-going success. The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing difficult duties using knowledge of complex subject matter with a thorough knowledge of office procedures and a general knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Coordinates closely with staff at all levels of the organization to establish, improve upon and provide continuity of office operations.

• Monitors the flow of written communications through the Executive Office.
• Receives and personally disposes of official and personal correspondence.
• Screens all incoming correspondence and reports.
• Obtains background information on incoming correspondence, assembles and summarizes information before giving to the ADPCS or designee.
• Responsible for review and final preparation of all outgoing correspondence, reports, etc.
• Coordinates and assures timely completion of all reports, correspondence and personnel actions.
• Contacts other members of leadership to develop information and assemble data not readily available for use by the ADPCS in replying to correspondence.
• Transcribes letters, memorandums, and reports from dictated material, voice recording, and handwritten drafts into final form.

• Receives, schedules, refers and contacts members of the staff, agency, and persons outside the agency ranging from other government agencies to the general public.
• Receives and screens all incoming calls and visitors to the Office of the AD PCS.
• Must demonstrate tactfulness, diplomacy, and politeness to all individuals seeking assistance or information from the ADPCS.
• Communicates the ADPCS assignments, messages, and information to his/her subordinates.

• Maintains a calendar of appointments, meetings, conferences, and deadlines for the AD PCS.
• Ensures the ADPCS is informed of deadlines, follow-up actions, appointments, etc.
• Ensures the Executive Leadership Team is kept apprised of each other's schedules.
• Maintains pending files of material to be presented at meetings.

• Establishes, maintains and dispositions the ADPCS's administrative files.
• Maintains the filing system, which includes correspondence, reports, personnel and training records, project files, publications and other directive material.

• Performs office automation duties using software applications as electronic mail, desktop publishing, calendar, spreadsheet, database, and/or graphics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Observes, documents, and evaluates carrier and contractor performance. Inspects contractor's performance at owner's residence and at warehouse during packing, crating, loading, shipping, unloading, uncrating and unpacking.
2. Counsels members regarding policies and procedures for the proper preparation of personal property for shipment and/or storage, including specialized items, to domestic and overseas locations.
3. Prepares documentation reporting carrier performance using automated systems. Observes, documents, and evaluates performance of contractor on packing, containerization, and local drayage of personal property.
4. Provides oversight of the Direct Procurement Method (DPM) contract. Serves as a Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE), functionally qualified to ensure the Air Force receives quality contractor performed services and pays only for acceptable services received.

Personal Assistant needed in Preston, £12.09ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1360927

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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