Business Administrator

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Lewes is seeking an enthusiastic Business Administrator to support the Education Division. This role involves handling communication with parents and agencies, providing administrative support to the Children's Services Department. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, and have experience in administration. This position offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to families and young individuals with Special Educational Needs.

Benefits

Professional development programs

Motivated team environment

Café on-site with food options

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with a commitment to public service.
• Experience in administration with a range of systems.
• Ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Assessment and Planning Team.
• Be the first point of contact for parents/carers, students, and agencies.
• Ensure a high standard of communication and organizational skills.

Skills

Organisational skills

Minute-taking

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a enthusiastic and self–motivated Business Administrator to provide support to the Education Division Assessment and Planning team. You will be the first point of contact with parents/carers, students, agencies, schools and staff, ensuring the first impression given is of the highest standard whether in person or over the telephone. If you enjoy working in administration in a fast‑paced environment and want to further this by providing a valuable role in public service, then we would love to hear from you. The successful candidate will work in our Children's Services Department providing high‑level administrative support to our Assessment and Planning Team who support children and young people with Special Educational Needs, and their families, across East Sussex. You will need great organisational skills, accurate minute‑taking skills, the ability to work under pressure, excellent communication and MS Office skills and a desire to make a difference to the families we work with.

Benefits

• A motivated team committed to the continuous improvement of outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• A commitment to a model of reflective practice based on regular supervision to support all employees in their professional development.
• A continued professional development (CPD) programme to ensure your personal and professional skills and knowledge are enhanced and developed to support the performance of the service.
• A team of motivated and committed peers.
• County Hall provides a café with a full range of hot and cold lunches, snacks and drinks with seating both indoors and out.

Do you have experience in administration with a range of systems and are you a good communicator, someone who can work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Candidate Profile

• Are highly organised, articulate and a friendly individual
• Has verbal and written communication skills
• Has the ability to stay calm under pressure