Senior Business Administrator

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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, this could be the opportunity for you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior 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.

Our Senior 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.

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.

We are looking to appoint a highly organised, articulate and friendly individual, with verbal and written communication skills, a telephone manner and the ability to stay calm under pressure. In return, we can offer you a working environment with friendly colleagues and a lot of variety!

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, able to communicate and has 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.
• 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.
• 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, with a minimum of 3 office days per week. This will be on a rota basis and subject to increase depending on the needs of the service.

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As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and address how you meet the essential criteria within the job description and job specification.

Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 26 November 2024 and will be in the form of a face-to-face interview, followed by a task. These will be in County Hall, Lewes.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Javine Ranger, SEND Assessment and Planning Office Manager on 01273 336740 or email Javine.ranger@Eastsussex.gov.uk

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.

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Additional Information

Your 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.

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Equal Opportunities

East 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.