Senior Business Administrator in Eastbourne

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.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• The ability to minute and produce accurate records of meetings
• Knowledge of using email and software such as the Microsoft Office Suite with a good understanding of managing calendars and setting up MS Team calls
• The ability to communicate effectively to a range of people, including the ability to converse at ease with customer and provide advice in accurate spoken English
• The ability to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information to maintain strict confidentiality where appropriate
• The ability to undertake research and learn new information quickly in a self directed way

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.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall, Lewes on Friday 25 September 2026. If you are unavailable on this date, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

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.

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.

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

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Claire Hoadley, Business Support Officer claire.hoadley@eastsussex.gov.uk.

If you require any reasonable adjustments with the application or interview process, please email Claire Hoadley

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