Business Administrator

East Sussex County Council; Uckfield; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vocational Apprenticeships available

Comprehensive training platform

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a proactive Business Administrator to support the Community Learning Disability Team. You will manage calls, coordinate meetings and maintain records, ensuring smooth daily operations and effective team communication.

The role requires accuracy, good organisation and competence with Microsoft Office. A hybrid working pattern applies with some in-office days and travel to other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Handle phone calls and manage inboxes.
• Arrange and minuting meetings.
• Use databases and process various requests from management.
• Perform routine administration tasks and support daily operations.

Skills

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Email & Word processing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Community Learning Disability 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. Travel is part of the role if required for meetings - this would likely be to our other office sites in Hastings or Eastbourne occasionally.

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.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

Interviews will take place over Microsoft Teams within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

Working as part of the Community Learning Disability 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 our benefits 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.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Sarah Barrow (Office Manager), [e-mail] / Georgia Ward (Senior Business Administrator) [e-mail] 01323 747117 to request a MS teams call or phone call.

“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!

About Us

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 to Work 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.