Business Administrator, Education Division Assessment and Planning team in Lewes

Do you have experience in administration with a range of systems? Are you an effective communicator, someone who can work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Business Administrator to provide support to Education Division Assessment and Planning team. We are part of a Local Authority dedicated to championing change for children.

You will be the first point of contact with parents/carers, students, agencies, schools and staff so will ensure the first impression given is of the highest standard whether in person or over the telephone. If you enjoy working in administration in a fast-paced environment and want to further this by providing a valuable role in public service, then we would love to hear from you.

Our Business Administrators play a vital role in supporting the Council – helping us provide a better service to the people of East Sussex. It’s fast-paced and varied, but we’ll make sure you get all the training and support you need to succeed.

The successful candidate will work in our Children\’s Services Department providing high level administrative support to our Assessment and Planning Team who support children and young people with Special Educational Needs, and their families, in East Sussex. You will need great organisational skills, accurate minute taking skills, have the ability to work under pressure, excellent communication and MS Office skills and a desire to make a difference to the families we work with.

What can the Education Division offer you?

• A motivated team committed to the continuous improvement of outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• A commitment to a model of reflective practice based on regular supervision to support all employees in their professional development.
• A continued professional development (CPD) programme to ensure your personal and professional skills and knowledge are enhanced and developed to support the performance of the service.
• A team of motivated and committed peers.
• County Hall provides a café with a full range of hot and cold lunches, snacks and drinks with seating both indoors and out.

We are looking for candidates who:

• are highly organised, articulate and friendly
• have effective verbal and written communication skills
• have a friendly and professional telephone manner and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above 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.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.

Please download the Job Description & Person Specification for more information.

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 23 February 2026 and will be in the form of a face-to-face interview, followed by a task. This will be in County Hall, Lewes. Due to other commitments, we may not be able to offer an alternative date. Please ensure you are available to attend on this date if you are invited to interview.

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

You will be working at County Hall; the Head Office for the County Council, based on the edge of Lewes Town Centre, which is within walking distance to the town and train station. County Hall is also on a bus route and car parking is available on site at a reduced rate for employees.

We can offer you a working environment with friendly colleagues and a lot of variety!

We also 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 Javine Ranger, Assessment and Planning Office Manager on 01273 336740.

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