Team Administrator

Surrey County Council; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a Team Administrator to support their Supported Living Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities. The ideal candidate will manage administrative tasks, provide financial support, and help with HR processes. Candidates should have strong communication and IT skills. A salary of £27,634 per annum is offered, with benefits including annual leave and wellness programs.

Benefits

26 days' holiday (increasing with service)

Employee Assistance Programme

Local government pension

Lifestyle discounts

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with families and partner organisations.
• Experience with finance systems and managing petty cash.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support for the Supported Living site.
• Assist with financial administration and record-keeping.
• Manage HR administration such as absence recording.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Calm under pressure

Tools

Excel

Finance software

Job description

• Location: Rodney House, Rodney Road, Walton On Thames, KT12 3LE

Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council.We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

The starting salary for this role is £27,634 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We are excited to be recruiting a new Team Administrator supporting our Supported Living Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities.

Promoting independence, choice and control for the individuals we support is at the heart of the service. We are looking for team members who are motivated and committed to improving the lives of the people we support in all roles across the team.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

We think the biggest selling point for this role is the amount of variety for you to get your teeth stuck into! It will form the perfect foundation for a career in Adult Social Care or administration and will be a great challenge for those who like to try their hand at different skills and develop themselves.

In this role, your primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive support for one of our amazing Supported Living sites. At the site you will assist the vital finance function, ensuring the correct records are maintained for account reconciliation, the ordering of goods and services and cash handling.

Whilst the financial administration will form a large part of the role you will also be asked to assist with more general administrative duties such as taking notes and minutes from meetings and communicating with the relatives of our residents and our various contractors, answering queries and ensuring a high level of customer service.

Alongside this you will also be helping out with some of our HR administration, assisting with processes such as absence recording and payroll transactions.

To be considered for shortlisting, in your application we would love to hear about your:

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people including families of residents, partner organisations and other departments within Surrey County Council
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and prioritise in the context of conflicting demands.
• IT skills and your ability to accurately collect and record data on Excel spreadsheets.
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality and the requirements of data protection legislation
• Experience of finance systems and managing Petty Cash.

As part of the application process you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions:

• What has motivated you to apply for this position?
• Tell us about a time you had to adapt the way you communicated with someone to help them understand. How did you ensure clarity whilst maintaining professionalism?
• Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple tasks under pressure. How did you prioritise your workload and what was the outcome?
• Please give an example of how you've used IT systems, such as Excel or finance software, to manage financial records or data. What steps did you take to ensure accuracy and confidentiality?

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Bibi Jaufaraully by email or on MS Teams.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14/09/2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

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Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.