Education Penalty Notice Officer

About the role

We are seeking an Education Penalty Notice Officer to join a busy local authority team in Wembley, Brent. The role involves processing penalty notices for schools, monitoring payments and supporting the Education Welfare and Attendance Team. You will work in a fast‑paced environment, balancing data entry, basic finance tasks and stakeholder communication.

Key responsibilities

• Process and administer Education Penalty Notices in line with legislation and council procedures.
• Accurately input and maintain data on internal systems and databases.
• Monitor payments, outstanding notices and assist with invoicing.
• Carry out basic calculations, reconciliations and financial administration.
• Produce correspondence, reports and documentation related to penalty notices.
• Respond to enquiries from schools, parents and other stakeholders.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Support the wider Education Welfare and Attendance Team with administrative duties.

Required profile

• Reliable, detail‑oriented administration professional.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet statutory deadlines.
• Willingness to obtain a Basic DBS certificate (or already hold one).
• Available to work three days per week on‑site in Wembley and start immediately.

Required skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook.

What we offer

• PAYE contract at £20.08 per hour.
• Ongoing temporary assignment (fixed‑term).
• Hybrid working pattern: 3 days office‑based, 2 days remote.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive local authority environment.