Business Administrator

Job title:

Business Administrator

Company

East Sussex County Council

Job description

Job introductionAbout the roleIf you are looking to develop a career in public service, this could be a great opportunity for you!An exciting opportunity has arisen in the East Sussex Education Division, for the role of a Business Administrator within the Education Support Admin Team. We are part of a Local Authority dedicated to championing change for children.Do you have experience in administration with a range of systems? Are you a good communicator, someone who can work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands? If so, we would love to hear from you.You will play a key 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 have the following:

• Experience of running effective administration systems.
• Experience of data entry onto databases and other IT systems.
• Have a resilient character and strong personal drive.
• Able to take ownership of tasks and complete to a high standard.
• Be a team player that can work collaboratively as well as using their own initiative.
• MS Office skills.

What can we offer you?

• A motivated team committed to the continuous improvement of outcomes for children and young people.
• A commitment to a model of reflective practice based on regular supervision meetings 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.
• We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our
• County Hall provides a café with a full range of hot and cold lunches, snacks and drinks with seating both indoors and out.
• Hybrid working, 3 office days and 2 from home (after a period of induction).

To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application 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.Interviews will be held on Thursday 13 & Friday 14 February 2025 at St Mary’s House, Eastbourne, followed by a task.We have one full time post available based at St Mary’s House, Eastbourne, which has good public transport routes.#Ask me if this can be an apprenticeshipVocational 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 inFor an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Claire Evason on 01323 366036, or emailAdditional informationYour starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.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.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.Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.Company informationEast Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

Expected salary

Location

Eastbourne, East Sussex

Job date

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:37:03 GMT

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