Business Support Administrator

Nottinghamshire County Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, inclusive workplace

Professional development and growth

Generous leave policies

Supportive environment encouragingTeam

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an enthusiastic administrator for a maternity-cover contract, 100% office-based at Harmony House Worksop, within the Children and Families Department, joining the Family Time Service.

The role focuses on providing administrative support, schedule management, data entry, and teamwork in a supportive environment with opportunities for development and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• A good level of education, ideally with GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Experience in an administrative role or a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the Family Time Service.
• Managing schedules and coordinating appointments.
• Assisting with data entry and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting team members with various tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicating effectively with families and colleagues.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to serving our community with compassion and commitment. We strive to create a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Join us in making a difference in the lives of families in need.

Are you an enthusiastic administrator looking for a rewarding role? This is a contract to cover maternity leave, and the position is 100% office-based. You will support the Family Time Service at our Harmony House site in Worksop, working within the Children and Families Department. Join our small, friendly team dedicated to delivering effective services to families in need. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support to the Family Time Service.
• Managing schedules and coordinating appointments.
• Assisting with data entry and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting team members with various tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicating effectively with families and colleagues.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A good level of education, ideally with GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Experience in an administrative role or a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Communication: Share information clearly and listen actively.
• Problem-solving: Approach challenges with a positive attitude and seek solutions.
• Adaptability: Be flexible and open to change in a dynamic environment.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we believe in creating a place to belong. Our benefits include:

• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Generous leave policies to support work-life balance.
• A supportive environment that encourages innovation and teamwork.

This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.

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 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.