Hybrid Administrative Coordinator — Children's Services

Kent County Council; Kings Hill; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

29 days annual leave pro rata (30 days

after 5 years

Job summary

Kent County Council is seeking a organised Business Support Officer to assist Children's Services. You will manage emails, records, and correspondence, and support meetings and procurement tasks in a busy team.

The role requires good communication, strong organisation, and IT literacy, with hybrid working and a pro-rated annual leave entitlement. You’ll join a supportive service focused on improving services for children, young people and families across Kent.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisation and ability to prioritise workload.
• Proficient IT skills with Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Confident dealing with queries and finding solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Level 2 Administration qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the team.
• Act as a point of contact for colleagues, partner agencies and the public.
• Keep records and information up to date.
• Prepare documents and correspondence and track responses.
• Arrange and support meetings, recording key information and follow-up actions.
• Support managers with financial and procurement administration.

Skills

Good communication

Organisation skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kent County Council is seeking a organised Business Support Officer to assist Children's Services. You will manage emails, records, and correspondence, and support meetings and procurement tasks in a busy team.

The role requires good communication, strong organisation, and IT literacy, with hybrid working and a pro-rated annual leave entitlement. You’ll join a supportive service focused on improving services for children, young people and families across Kent.