Business Support Administrator

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council in Gedling is seeking a skilled Business Support Administrator to join the Children & Families team. This role supports families and staff across the Gedling Family Hub Network, handling information, data input, and routine administration.

The post is part-time (30.5 hours) on a 30.5 hour week, office-based with travel between sites. You will need good IT skills (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint), a driving licence, and a proactive, confidential approach to data

Qualifications

• Be well organised and able to demonstrate initiative
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to changing work demands
• Possess problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate good communication skills
• Work well as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Be well organised and able to demonstrate initiative
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to changing work demands
• Possess problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate good communication skills
• Work well as part of a team

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Work Base

Gedling Family Hub Network (including, but not limited to Netherfield Family Hub, NG4 2HU, Calverton Family Hub NG14 6JZ, Arnbrook Family Hub NG5 8NE, Killisick Family Hub NG5 8BY)

Salary

£26,016 - £ 26,016 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time

Hours per week

30.5

Work Base (Duplicate)

Gedling Family Hub Network (including, but not limited to Netherfield Family Hub, NG4 2HU, Calverton Family Hub NG14 6JZ, Arnbrook Family Hub NG5 8NE, Killisick Family Hub NG5 8BY)

Working Arrangements

Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification

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Competency Framework

Tier 7a

Number of posts

1

Interview date

13 October 2026

Closing Date

04 October 2026 23:55

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Join Nottinghamshire County Council, a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in our community. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Our Children & Families Services are at the heart of our mission, providing essential support to families and young people across Nottinghamshire.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Business Support Administrator to join our existing team within Gedling District.

Gedling Family Hub Network (including, but not limited to Netherfield Family Hub, NG4 2HU, Calverton Family Hub NG14 6JZ, Arnbrook Family Hub NG5 8NE, Killisick Family Hub NG5 8BY)

This is a great time to join our teams as locally we continue to transform our Children’s Centre Service into Family Hub Networks. Our work with children 0-5 years, and their families, remains part of our core offer, and we continue to expand our service offer to 0-19 years.

Duties

• Be well organised and able to demonstrate initiative


• Demonstrate a flexible approach to changing work demands


• Possess problem-solving skills


• Demonstrate good communication skills


• Work well as part of a team

You will also need to be skilled in using a range of IT software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams and SharePoint; training will be given on specialist systems that are used within the service. The role will require accurate data inputting. You will be aware of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and acting within the General Data Protection Regulations.

Please note that this is an office-based role due to the need of welcoming families with children, and young people into the building. You will need to hold a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle (a taxi service will be provided where disability precludes this); as there is a need to travel between sites.

The work pattern for this role will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, three days 8:30am-4:30pm and one day 8:30am - 5:00pm

At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer

• A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.


• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement.


• Generous Leave: A supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance.


• Community Impact: The chance to make a real difference in the lives of families and children.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.