Senior Business Administrator
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Business Administrator within our Community Learning Disabilities Team!
Our administrators play a key role in supporting the Council, helping us to provide a better service to the people of East Sussex. Working in an ever-changing environment, you will be required to multi-task and work to deadlines. This is for a 6 month fixed term to cover maternity leave.
You will need to work independently, on your own initiative, and as part of a team with varied support needs; but we'll make sure you get all the training and support you need to succeed.
Successful candidates will have:
- A passion to help people
- The ability to deliver excellent customer service
- Great communication skills
- Good knowledge and experience of MS office, as well as general IT skills
Ongoing training and development opportunities will be made available to you.
Your contracted base will be Cavendish House (Hastings) with the requirement to be available to work at either Cavendish House in Hastings or Bellbrook in Uckfield when required (we currently split our working time between office and home working). Current corporate direction is 1 office day minimum per week which may change in future.
Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm; and Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click "apply now" to complete the application form.
The interview process will consist of a formal interview, and these will take place over MS Teams within 2 weeks of the closing date.
If you have any queries or wish to discuss anything prior to application please contact: Sarah Barrow, Office Manager or Taya King, Senior Business Administrator on - 01323 466166.
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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.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
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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.
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.
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.