Business Administrator Lansdowne

East Sussex County Council; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Business Support Officer to support their Children's Services team in Hailsham. This role involves overseeing a team, managing operations, and ensuring effective financial support for services aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and relevant experience at NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration.

Benefits

Diverse range of benefits

Qualifications

• Confident professional with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to design and implement effective administrative systems.
• Experience in supervision or line management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of day-to-day operations.
• Manage a team of Senior Business Administrators.
• Provide local financial support to managers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Proactive leadership

Financial support experience

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet Explorer

Job description

Are you an experienced administrator looking for your next challenge and wanting to make a meaningful impact to vulnerable children and young people’s lives? We’re looking for a Business Support Officer to join our Children’s Services team in East Sussex, supporting the Looked After Children (LAC) service.

The Business Support Officer is a vital role which supports the delivery of services that improve the outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. As a Business Support Officer, you’ll ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations through a mix of administration, data analysis, project support, and communication. You'll also manage a team of Senior Business Administrators, overseeing their workload and supporting remote and office-based staff.

The key tasks of the role involve providing effective local financial support to managers by using computerised management information systems to deliver accurate information. This includes investigating financial queries, reporting findings, and making recommendations for appropriate action.

Responsibilities and Requirements

We’re seeking a confident professional with strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to leadership and service delivery.

• NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to design, develop and implement effective administrative systems to meet changing needs of the service.
• Supervision or line management experience.
• Ability to organise own and team workload and meet deadlines, able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information to maintain strict confidentiality where appropriate.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Internet Explorer and experience of operating effective administration management processes.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

To apply for this role, please follow the application instructions and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist, so please address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Hannah Jones - [e-mail]

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK or require any reasonable adjustments due to disability, please let the hiring manager know in your application.