ROLE

You will provide flexible, high quality secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Administration in their administrative and corporate functions and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of B4RN’s office and administrative systems.

You will help organise staff meetings, board meetings and shareholders’ meetings, and ensure that investor and shareholder documentation is kept up to date.

You will also liaise with the Media Officer and other team members on the organisation of staff events, Open Days, and other B4RN events. These can sometimes take place outside usual office hours.

REQUIREMENTS

•  Proven administrative support experience.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Confident across the Microsoft Office suite.
• Up-to-date with latest office gadgets and applications.
• Outstanding organisational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise daily workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality.

If you wish to apply for the post please send your CV and a covering letter to the Recruitment Team, B4RN, Station Yard, Melling, LA6 2QY, or email to recruitment@b4rn.org.uk.

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ROLE

You will provide personalised secretarial and administrative support in a well-organised and timely manner, and work on a one-to-one basis on a variety of tasks related to manager’s working life and communication.

You will act as the point of contact between the CEO and COO and internal/external people.  You will manage diaries, screen calls and correspondence, and handle requests and queries appropriately.  You will take dictation and minutes, and produce reports, presentations and briefs.

 REQUIREMENTS

•  Proven work experience as a personal assistant.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage a number of tasks simultaneously whilst meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of judgment and discretion.

If you wish to apply for the post please send your CV and a covering letter to the Recruitment Team, B4RN, Station Yard, Melling, LA6 2QY, or email to recruitment@b4rn.org.uk.

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ROLE

You will provide administrative support to the Network Engineering and Civils Teams and will be responsible for submitting Streetworks Installations notices to County Councils.  Full training will be given.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Submit electronic notices for Streetworks Installations to all County Councils in relation to the B4RN network.
• Assist in creating written works notice plans for Streetworks installations.
• Create works diagrams to visually show planned installations and once complete, create as-built diagrams to show actual installations.
• Liaise with Network Engineering and Civils Teams, County Councils and Approved Contractors to ensure all documentation relating to an installation is complete and up to date.
• Collate utility searches, works diagrams and access information in order to create a works pack for the contractor to carry out the installations.
• Distribute and collect weekly time sheets.
• Order and control workwear and protective clothing.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in general admin duties and Microsoft Office, particularly with databases and spreadsheets.
• Excellent oral and written communication and numeracy skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Team worker.

If you wish to apply for the post please send your CV and a covering letter to the Recruitment Team, B4RN, Station Yard, Melling, LA6 2QY, or email to recruitment@b4rn.org.uk.

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ROLE

You will manage the front desk and offer administrative support across the organisation. You will deal with visitors and customers and assist with processing new customer accounts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet and welcome visitors to the office and direct to appropriate person or office.
• Answer and forward phone calls. Take accurate messages. Make sure voicemail messages are dealt with.
• Answer general enquiries in person, by phone and email or refer to the appropriate person.
• Refer calls/emails regarding technical problems to the technical support team.
• Open and date incoming general post (leave specifically addressed mail unopened) and distribute to relevant persons.
• Responsible for outgoing post and parcels – update post register.
• Responsible for outgoing deliveries by courier.
• Deal with incoming deliveries and advise network team of arrival of goods. Make sure a copy of the delivery notes is made for the accounts department.
• Book out any equipment being collected by volunteers for the B4RN build-out.
• Make sure reception and visitor areas are kept tidy and organised.
• General secretarial duties: typing, printing, copying, scanning, filing.
• Ensure reference information documents are available and distributed (e.g. contracts).
• Assist with processing new customer accounts.
• Maintain stationery cupboard and place orders (approved by Head of Admin) when required.
• Place orders for sundries (coffee, cleaning products, etc.).
• Assist with Open Days, Shareholders’ meetings and other events held on behalf of B4RN. These can sometimes take place outside usual office hours.
• Provide admin support to other departments during busy periods and provide cover during holidays.
• Any other duties as may be required, consistent with the position.

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Pleasant personality, ability to multi-task and deal with busy work environment.

If you wish to apply for the post please send your CV and a covering letter to the Recruitment Team, B4RN, Station Yard, Melling, LA6 2QY, or email to recruitment@b4rn.org.uk.

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ROLE

You will work closely with the Head of HR on all matters relating to HR and payroll. You will be the first point of contact for all HR queries and will need to maintain all personnel files, records and systems.

You will assist with core HR processes such as recruitment, induction, employment documentation, payroll and appraisals, and maintain staff records and provide reports as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience within an HR related field (CIPD qualifications or equivalent an advantage).
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to manage a number of tasks simultaneously whilst meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of judgment and discretion.

If you wish to apply for the post please send your CV and a covering letter to the Recruitment Team, B4RN, Station Yard, Melling, LA6 2QY, or email to recruitment@b4rn.org.uk.

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Position: Trainee Network Engineer (SMT)
Reports to: Network Build Manager
Line Manager to: none

ROLE
• Install blown fibre optic cabling in the provision of both inside and outside plant in order to distribute B4RN Next-generation access, Fibre to the Home broadband.
• Fusion splice core, edge and customer fibre cables into optical distribution frames, splice enclosures and termination units.
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain fibre installations across new and existing network infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Install fibre optic splice enclosures onto new and existing cables at locations including but not limited to, Core Nodes, Field/Roadside Chambers and Customer Premises.
• Prepare and splice fibre optic cables within enclosures using joint, loop-though, tray, CPE and end-of-line methods in accordance with B4RN site specific connection plans and associated standards.
• Test and troubleshoot faults on new and existing fibre installations using an OTDR, optical power meter, fibre identifier and visual scope.
• Commission customer premises equipment to include initial configuration of devices, basic troubleshooting, and fulfilment of customer contract to return to the office.
• Document faults, changes and additions on site, transfer recorded information on to the relative B4RN reporting system or to specific departments as directed.
• Assist the fibre blowing team in the installation of core fibre optic cables when demand is high, as directed.
• Maintain a clean working environment at all times and act responsibly towards the environment and local people in the area of work following B4RN Health and Safety policy.
• Provide support and assistance for the Network Engineering team when there is a core network fault. This can include events such as a physical fibre break or power outage at core sites. This may require 24×7 call-out rota working.
• Perform work in accordance with B4RN methods and standards, keep up to date with new instructions and specifications as presented by the Network Build Manager.
• Any other duties as may be required, consistent with the position.

REQUIREMENTS
• The company’s 24×7 support commitments may require participation in a rota based, on-call system that will result in call-outs outside of standard working hours.
• This post requires the ongoing possession of a full, valid driving licence.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and computing in general.
• Able to work on own initiative. Strong attention to detail.
• Team worker.
• Appropriate training will be given.

If you wish to apply for the post please send your CV and a covering letter to the Recruitment Team, B4RN, Station Yard, Melling, LA6 2QY, or email to recruitment@b4rn.org.uk.

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ROLE

You will be required to organise and oversee PR activities, develop PR strategies and campaigns, and prepare press releases, keynote speeches and promotional material.

You will need to be able to manage PR issues, and ensure effective positive communication with stakeholders, media and the public.  This will include developing promotional material and publications, organizing PR and social events and, where appropriate, serve as the company’s spokesperson.

You will also be required to maintain and update information on B4RN’s website, manage and update information and engage with users on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook, and scour public media for reference to B4RN and respond appropriately in order to cultivate a positive company image.

REQUIREMENTS

• A good working understanding of marketing practices especially PR, website and social media.
• Strong digital skills essential.
• Knowledge of website Content Management Systems and social media.
• Knowledge of design programmes an advantage.
• Creativity, imagination and initiative.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills.
• Proactive and positive approach, flexibility and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with other internal departments.

If you wish to apply for the post please send your CV and a covering letter to the Recruitment Team, B4RN, Station Yard, Melling, LA6 2QY, or email to recruitment@b4rn.org.uk.

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