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Job Description** We are seeking a School Admissions Officer to join our local government client in Wrexham, North East Wales. To support the management and administration of its school places in accordance with Welsh Government legislation and existing Local Authority Admissions Policy, procedures and criteria. To contribute to the management of the LA's Admissions Service to 44 community primary schools, 7 community secondary schools and 1 nursery school, and Early Entitlement settings under the direction of the Senior Admissions Officer. To ensure the effective operation and maintenance of the school admissions and transfers system (Capita ONE Admissions and Transfers module) in liaison with the Admissions Manager. Responsibilities The daily use of the Capita ONE Admissions and Transfers database ensures the accuracy of the data held, which is validated through the process and further investigated by other agencies, whilst adhering to the Data Protection Act. To verify the pupil information provided on submitted applications and to investigate suspicions of fraudulent information, arrange face-to-face meetings with applicants. To offer advice for parents who wish to appeal against a decision to refuse a child a place at their preferred school. To provide senior officers with accurate and timely information regarding appeals. To be responsible for processing applications for pupils to transfer mid-year between schools, sensitively and within a reasonable timescale, adhering to the School Admissions Code and liaising with senior officers for difficult requests for hard-to-place children under the Transfer Protocol. Qualifications – Essential GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. NVQ 2 in Administration or equivalent, or working towards NVQ in Information Technology or equivalent RSA, CLAIT or Typing/Word Processing Stage 1 or equivalent Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, as well as social media and CRM systems. Criteria for Shortlisting - About You - What We're Looking for in the Ideal Candidate: Experience of working in a customer-focused environment, e.g. headteachers and members of the general public, council officers and members. Ability to provide advice to headteachers, parents, members of the public and other members regarding matters relating to school admissions. Good Understanding of policies and procedures. Experience with the Capita ONE Admissions and Transfers module. Knowledge of school admissions processes. Good Understanding of Welsh Government School Admissions Code and Appeals Code. Knowledge of the Common Transfer System S2S, a web-based, secure system for transferring and holding pupil data. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Knowledge of using e-mail and the Internet. Good organisational skills. Ability to work in a team. Experience of dealing with the public via a variety of mediums (i.e. face-to-face or over the telephone). Experience working in an office environment. Compliance Requirements DBS required for this role- including Children's Barred List Check. Three years of references required. Willingness to engage in the Pre-Engagement Questionnaire and mandatory pre-screening application process. Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment Agency for this vacancy. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace