Business Administrator at East Sussex County Council

Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

26403.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administration, Communication, Prioritization, Attention To Detail, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook, Teamwork, Confidentiality, Customer Service, Typing Test

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Are you looking to make a difference? If you are an experienced administrator looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team making a meaningful impact to vulnerable adults and their lives, then we have the perfect job for you! We have a full-time permanent Business Administrator vacancy within the Adult Social Care Supported Living Team. We are looking to appoint a dynamic administrator who will provide support primarily to the Service Manager, staff and our clients. As a Business Administrator, you will gain an understanding of the team’s services and the impact they have on people’s lives. Working collaboratively is essential - you’ll need to anticipate and respond to the needs of team members, whether they are based in the office, working remotely, or out in the community. We will support you to learn the necessary skills and you will receive excellent training opportunities, support and mentoring in your role. The Business Administrator position is based primarily in the Supported Living Head Office based at Linden Court. There may be occasions where you are required to travel to other offices across the county to support staff on site, undertake administrative tasks such as filing, ordering of items, photocopying, printing, minuting of meetings and general administrative support. Administrative support to our teams is key to helping the teams support people who receive a service to the very highest standard by ensuring tasks are actioned timely, accurately and effectively. We are looking for candidates who have: RQF Level 2 English or able to pass an assessment at interview The ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people. Ability to effectively prioritise a diverse workload to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail. IT skills, particularly in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams and MS Outlook. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, including the ability to converse at ease with clients. Ability to work in a team and maintain team connectivity when working remotely with an understanding of confidentiality. It is vital that all staff fully understand and undertake their role with professionalism and are able to show good customer service skills. To apply for this role, please follow the 'apply now' button. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the attached job description and person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests. Please download the Job Description & 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 in at the ESCSS Head Office in Eastbourne. Interviews will be taking place within two weeks of the closing date and will include a short typing test. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. The services we deliver to adults with a learning disability relies on the crucial support from our administrators and these roles will be essential in continuing to deliver high quality services and ultimately to support adults with a learning disability to live their best life. 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. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Sue Atkins, Business Support Manager at sue.atkins@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call. For work that makes a difference , choose East Sussex! The best thing about working here is that everyone’s really supportive and you always get the opportunity to develop your qualifications. Lesley, Personal Assistant 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.

Responsibilities

The Business Administrator will provide essential administrative support primarily to the Service Manager, staff, and clients within the Adult Social Care Supported Living Team. Key tasks include ensuring timely and accurate actioning of administrative support to maintain high standards of service delivery for adults receiving support.