Business Support Administrator

Nottinghamshire County Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A Place to Belong

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Generous Leave

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a proactive Business Support Administrator to join the Children's Directorate Team. The role is full-time (37 hours) on a fixed-term basis with potential permanence, providing essential PA support to the Service Director of Education, Learning & Inclusion and their Senior Leadership team.

You will coordinate high-level administrative tasks, manage diaries and meetings, and communicate confidently with Officers, Senior Managers and Elected Members,

Qualifications

• Experience providing support at a senior level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office packages.
• A good standard of general education, ideally with GCSEs in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to senior management.
• Diary management: organise and manage appointments and meetings.
• Communication coordination with Officers, Senior Managers, and Elected Members.
• Address and signpost queries, ensuring smooth operations.
• Prepare and maintain reports and correspondence with accuracy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Assertiveness

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft 365 Office

Job description

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are dedicated to serving our community with compassion and commitment. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families across Nottinghamshire.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Administrator to join our Children's Directorate Team. This role is full-time, offering 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis, with the potential to become permanent. You will provide essential PA support to the Service Director of Education, Learning & Inclusion and their Senior Leadership team. Don't miss out on this opportunity to contribute to our community!

As a Business Support Administrator, your key responsibilities will include:

• Administrative Assistance: Provide high-level administrative support to senior management.
• Diary Management: Organise and manage appointments and meetings efficiently.
• Communication Coordination: Liaise confidently with Officers, Senior Managers, and Elected Members.
• Problem Solving: Address and signpost queries effectively, ensuring smooth operations.
• Document Management: Prepare and maintain reports and correspondence with accuracy.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Experience: Proven experience in providing support at a senior level.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office packages.
• Educational Background: A good standard of general education, ideally with GCSEs in English and Maths.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Communication Skills: Clear and confident communication with various stakeholders.
• Calmness Under Pressure: Maintain composure and professionalism in challenging situations.
• Assertiveness: Confidently express ideas and opinions while respecting others.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer a range of benefits to support our employees, including:

• A Place to Belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Generous Leave: Competitive annual leave and public holiday entitlements.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in your community and possess the skills we are looking for, we want to hear from you!

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Steve Tinlin on 01159774440 or by email [e-mail].

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on beingaccredited 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 undertake 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.