The factors below should only be included if they are essential to allow the main responsibility of the job to be completed effectively. Where a factor is not essential but desirable this should be clearly indicated. Essential criterion = required at point of recruitment. Desirable criterion = can be developed over time. Method of Assessment
Factor Qualifications : (This should include any qualifications that are legally or professionally required in order to practice in a profession)
Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent. Able to demonstrate knowledge of work systems, equipment, process and the use of standard IT packages. Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, multi task and re-prioritise work. Good written and oral communication skills. Proven administration skills such as filing, constructing documents and answering the telephone. Experience of data entry into a complex system.
Desirable Certificate in Personnel Practice. Awareness of employment legislation.
Knowledge and Skills: (Level of knowledge and/or skills required to enable a person to carry out the job. It recognises that knowledge and skills can be acquired through practical work and learning on-the-job as well as by formal education or training)
Experience: (Where experience is considered as necessary the length of experience should not normally be stated as it will demonstrate quantity and not quality. However, for some technical and
Experience of using an HR system.
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senior roles it may be necessary to state a minimum period of experience as an indication of exposure in the necessary field of work)
Experience of working in an administration role. Experience of working with confidential information and maintaining its security.
Judgment/ Decision Making: (Skills needed to make decisions and their frequency. Includes degree of decision making