Senior Administrator for SEND Reforms

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (pro rata)

LGPS membership

Travel and wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Volunteer days

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is recruiting a Senior Administrator to support the SEND Programme Management Office (PMO) in Ipswich. The role offers hybrid working, a 37-hour week, and a salary of £29,542 per annum (pro rata for part-time).

You will provide administrative support to the SEND Reforms Programme, arrange meetings, maintain governance logs, produce reports, and collaborate with colleagues and partner organisations.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands, meet deadlines and use initiative.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with confidence in learning specialist systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including accurate minute-taking and producing reports, presentations and communications for different audiences.
• Strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills, with experience of working collaboratively with colleagues, customers and partner organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the SEND Reforms Programme.
• Arrange meetings and maintain programme records/governance logs.
• Produce reports and communications as required.
• Work closely with colleagues both internally and externally.

Skills

Organisation & prioritisation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication

Relationship-building

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX. Hybrid working
• Salary: £29,542 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed Term Contract for up to 2 years

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change.

As a Senior Administrator in the SEND Project Management Office (PMO) you'll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you would be expected to:

• Provide administrative support to the SEND Reforms Programme.
• Arrange meetings and maintain programme records/governance logs.
• Produce reports and communications as required.
• Work closely with colleagues both internally and externally.

What you will need

• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands, meet deadlines and use initiative.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with confidence in learning specialist systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including accurate minute-taking and producing reports, presentations and communications for different audiences.
• Strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills, with experience of working collaboratively with colleagues, customers and partner organisations.

Take a look at what makes our Ideal Worker (Word), shaped by the voices of young people.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile, which you can find in the How to apply' section towards the bottom of this advert.

The team

The SEND Programme Management Office (PMO) is at the heart of Suffolk's SEND Reform Programme, helping to turn strategic priorities into meaningful improvements for children and young people with SEND. Working collaboratively across education, health, social care and partner organisations, the team coordinates programme delivery, governance, performance, communications and business support to create a more inclusive and sustainable SEND system across Suffolk.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report .

For more information

Please contact Jo Hedley (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing [e-mail]

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 11 October 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 26 October 2026 and 2 November 2026 (dates to be confirmed).

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

This role is being advertised as Senior Administrator for advertising purposes. If appointed, you will be employed as Business Support Coordinator.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .