Administrative Officer (SEND Reform Programme)

Shared Services Partnership; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Winchester is seeking an Administrative Officer to support the SEND Reform Programme. You will provide high-quality administrative support across multiple workstreams, coordinating meetings, papers and minute-taking.

Join a collaborative team across education, health and social care, with hybrid working and a 37-hour week. The role offers a temporary 12-month contract and a path to contribute to meaningful improvements for children and young people with SEND.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering efficient administrative support.
• Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.
• Clear, professional written and verbal correspondence and records.
• Knowledge of SEND or willingness to develop through training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support across the SEND Reform Programme.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and working groups, including agendas and minute-taking.
• Maintain programme records, action logs, trackers and documentation.
• Produce and update reports, presentations and briefing materials.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and partners across education, health and social care.

Skills

Administrative support

Organisation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Written and verbal

Job description

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Administrative Officer (SEND Reform Programme)

Job Reference:HCC625317
Salary Range: £28,697 - £31,573 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months
Closing Date: 18 November 2026

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hampshire’s new SEND Reform Programme as an Administrative Officer at an important stage in its development, helping to shape how we work and deliver improvements that enhance outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Working across education, health and social care, you will provide high-quality administrative support, coordinating programme activities, meetings, information and stakeholder engagement. We are recruiting six Administrative Officers who will support a range of workstreams, offering a varied role with opportunities to contribute to the programme's development and success.

What you’ll do:

• Provide high-quality administrative support across the SEND Reform Programme.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and working groups, including agendas, papers and minute-taking.
• Maintain programme records, action logs, trackers and documentation to support delivery and governance.
• Produce and update reports, presentations, briefings and other programme materials.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and partners across education, health and social care.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering efficient and high-quality administrative support.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and professional correspondence, meeting records and documentation.
• Knowledge of SEND and current sector practice, or a strong willingness to develop this knowledge through learning, training and professional development.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work on your own initiative, take ownership of tasks and identify opportunities to add value and improve outcomes.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Administrative Officer role, team and our values. The ‘About you’ section explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

• Be part of a developing SEND Reform Programme, helping to shape new ways of working while supporting meaningful change.
• Be part of a collaborative team working across education, health and social care to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here .

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore the advert may close early.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Business Support Officer, Administration Officer, Partnership Support Officer, SEND Improvement Support Officer, Admin Officer, Admin Assistant, Project Support Officer.

Travel Requirements:

You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire, and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.