Senior Business Administrator

Do you want to be a part of a busy, dynamic, administration team supporting Social Workers making a difference to children and families in East Sussex? If so, you may be interested in our Senior Business Administrator role.

Our Senior Business Administrators have a key role providing administrative support to Social Workers within Locality Children\’s Services. The role is fast-paced and varied: it includes telephone contact with professionals and clients, email communication, minute taking of strategy meetings which can be complex, as well as other administrative tasks. Full training and support will be given to ensure your success in the role. Once fully trained, hybrid working can be offered.

The successful candidate should…

• Have experience of minuting and organising meetings
• Have knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Be professional and polite in their communication (written and verbal)
• Have an understanding of GDPR
• Have a proactive approach and an ability to manage change effectively

To apply for this role, please select the \’Apply Now\’ button and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will take place in-person at County Hall, Lewes on Thursday 07 August. If you are unavailable on this date, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Please note there are 2 full time vacancies: one based in County Hall, Lewes; and the other based in St Mary’s House, Eastbourne.

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

Please be aware we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Millie Wilson, Office Manager: Millie.Wilson@eastsussex.gov.uk.

If you require any reasonable adjustments with the application or interview process, please email Millie Wilson.