Business Administrator

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council in Eastbourne is seeking a Business Administrator to join our Transition Service team. You will play a key role in the daily running of the team, handling phone calls, minuting meetings, monitoring inboxes and using databases.

The role requires the ability to prioritise a diverse workload, work well in a team (including remote collaboration), and maintain accuracy. The service offers a supportive environment with training opportunities and a minimum 1 day in the office

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and support roles.
• Proficient in MS Office and databases.
• Ability to manage diverse workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate remotely.
• Proactive and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Handle phone calls and inquiries.
• Arrange and minuting meetings.
• Monitor inboxes and manage correspondence.
• Use databases and maintain records.
• Process various management requests and admin tasks.
• Comply with office working pattern (minimum 1 day in office per week).

Skills

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Job Info

• Job Identification 4017
• Job Category Administration
• Posting Date 08/02/2026, 11:00 PM
• Apply Before 08/16/2026, 10:59 PM
• Locations St Mary's House, Eastbourne, BN21 3UU, GB (Hybrid)
• Enable Applications Yes
• Working Hours 37
• Salary From 25,185
• Salary To 25,583
• Working Pattern Full Time
• Contract Type Permanent Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Job Description

Are you looking to join a team that thrives on working collaboratively to provide the best support to our colleagues and people we support within our service?

We are looking for a Business Administrator to join our Transition Service team. As a Business Administrator you will play a key role in the running of the team on a daily basis.

This role as a Business Administrator would include handling phone calls, arranging and minuting meetings, monitoring inboxes, using databases, dealing with various requests from management and various administration tasks.

Our current corporate instruction dictates that we work a minimum of 1 day in the office per week and as admin this can increase due to the needs of the business.

We are looking for candidates who have:

Ability to effectively prioritise a diverse workload to meet deadlines.

Ability to work in a team and maintain team connectivity when working remotely

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Working knowledge of using email and word processing software such as Microsoft Office.

Working as part of the Transitions Team you will be joining a supportive and friendly team that will ensure you enjoy your time working with us. Our service plays a vital role in ensuring the quality of life for the people we support which is fantastic to see. East Sussex also has a comprehensive training platform which allows for further learning once in a role either in person or through e-learning.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on ourbenefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

'I feel very supported here. Ever since I started, I’ve had great managers. They are always there even when you’re working from home. They always push you to do their best. We’re like one big family.'-Abbie, Training Events Organiser

For a team that supports you, choose East Sussex!

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go toWork in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.