PA/Business Support Administrator

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts with local suppliers

Induction programme

Training and development opportunities

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Business Support Administrator at Clayfields House, Stapleford. You will provide essential administrative and organisational support across the service, working with senior colleagues to coordinate meetings, manage information and ensure actions are followed through.

The role requires strong administrative skills, excellent communication, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to support others.
• Confidence working with data and administrative information.

Responsibilities

• Organising meetings for the Senior Leadership Team and ensuring all arrangements are in place.
• Taking accurate and comprehensive minutes, recording decisions and following up on agreed actions.
• Supporting managers with HR procedures and helping to implement processes effectively.
• Collecting and analysing statistical information to support planning and decision-making.
• Providing general administrative support to help the service run smoothly.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Work Base Clayfields House Secure Unit, Stapleford, NG9 8GU

Salary £27,709 - £30,515 per annum

Type of vacancy Permanent

Work pattern Full Time

Hours per week 37

Work Base Clayfields House Secure Unit, Stapleford, NG9 8GU

Working Arrangements Office Based

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Competency Framework Tier 7a

Number of posts 1

Interview date 19 October 2026

Closing Date 11 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.

Are you organised, proactive and passionate about making a positive difference? Join Nottinghamshire County Council as a Business Support Administrator at Clayfields House, a nationally recognised centre of excellence providing secure accommodation and support for young people aged 10–18.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play an important role in supporting the Head of Service and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Your organisation, attention to detail and ability to keep things moving will help ensure the service operates effectively and continues to provide the best possible support to young people.

About The Role

As Business Support Administrator, you’ll provide essential administrative and organisational support across the service. You’ll work closely with senior colleagues, helping coordinate meetings, manage information and ensure important actions are followed through.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Organising meetings for the Senior Leadership Team and ensuring all arrangements are in place.
• Taking accurate and comprehensive minutes, recording decisions and following up on agreed actions.
• Supporting managers with HR procedures and helping to implement processes effectively.
• Collecting and analysing statistical information to support planning and decision-making.
• Providing general administrative support to help the service run smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, organised and confident working with colleagues at all levels. You’ll be able to manage a busy workload, prioritise effectively and maintain a high level of accuracy.

You’ll Have

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to support others.
• Confidence working with data and administrative information.

You’ll also be flexible and adaptable, able to remain calm under pressure and respond positively to changing priorities. Most importantly, you’ll be committed to supporting your colleagues and making a positive contribution to the lives of the young people in our home.

Why Join Nottinghamshire County Council?

• A comprehensive induction programme.
• Access to excellent training, supervision and development opportunities.
• A friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team environment.
• Generous annual leave above statutory requirements.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, including a 6.5% employer contribution.
• Discounts with local suppliers.

Ready to Make a Difference?

This is more than an administrative position. It’s a chance to become an important part of a dedicated team supporting young people through challenging circumstances.

If you’re organised, motivated and ready to use your skills in a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us at Clayfields House and help make a difference every day.

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.