Senior Business Administrator

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a part-time Senior Business Administrator to support our fostering service. You will work within a busy admin team, assisting social workers and managers with daily tasks and documentation.

There is training and support provided to help you develop skills while you contribute to improving lives in the community. The role offers an opportunity to learn more about our services and to grow within a supportive organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience as an administrator in a busy environment.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and confident communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Capacity to work as part of a team and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support social workers and managers with admin tasks.
• Work as part of a busy admin team to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Assist with processing and coordinating information within the fostering service.
• Provide training and support where needed and contribute to improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Effective communication

Working under pressure

Administrative tasks

Job description

Are you an experienced administrator? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Are you an experienced administrator? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking to recruit a part time Senior Business Administrator to join our successful fostering service. You will be working as part of a busy admin team supporting social workers and managers with admin tasks. It's a great opportunity to build your skills, learn more about the services we provide, and play a part in improving the lives of the people and communities we support. You will be provided with lots of training and support.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Enjoy the challenge of working at pace to meet deadlines whilst retaining a keen eye for detail
• Can manage multiple priorities effectively and efficiently
• Are proactive and confident communicators who can speak to social workers, managers and foster carers
• Can work under pressure

Interviews will be in person at St Mary's House, Eastbourne on Thursday 19 November. If you are not able to make this date please reference this in your application.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Amanda Hoag, Business Support Officer at [e-mail] to request a MS teams call or phone call.

"I've worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I'm making a difference", Joe, Information Analyst

For work that makes a difference choose East Sussex.

Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training .

About Us

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.