Senior Business Administrator
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Job Description
Want a role where every day makes a difference? Then step into a Senior Business Administrator role where your skills keep our team organised, efficient, and focused on improving outcomes for the community.
We're looking for a part time Senior Business Administrator to work between two of our Children's Residential Homes in East Sussex. The position is for 18.5 hours per week.
The Children's Residential Homes administrative team help keep things running smoothly. This is an important role where your organisation, attention to detail, and people skills will make a real difference every day.
In this role, you'll be the go-to person for keeping our services on track - making sure everything runs efficiently and that your colleagues have the support they need to do their best work. You'll juggle different priorities, solve problems as they come up, and help things flow behind the scenes.
You'll also have the chance to take on more specialised tasks, such as taking minutes at complex meetings, helping with financial records, or supporting key projects. It's a great opportunity to build your skills, learn more about the services we provide, and play a part in improving the lives of the people and communities we support.
We are looking for candidates who have:
- RQF Level 2 English or able to pass an assessment at interview.
- Ability to effectively organise and prioritise own and team workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively and deal with a range of people, including providing advice, handling challenging clients, and collaborating well within the team.
To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above to upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will use 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.
Please download the Job Description & Person Specification for more information.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.
Interviews will take place in Eastbourne on 05 December.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
Support services that change lives, take on diverse responsibilities, and grow your career in a team that values your skills and development.
We 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 the role, please contact Mandy McDonald - Mandy.mcdonald@Eastsussex.gov.uk or Emma Phillips - Emma.phillips@Eastsussex.gov.uk
'There are a whole range of different skills people can bring to the role. I find the work very rewarding and enjoy the variety this type of work brings.' - Gary, Day Service Support Worker
For putting my skills to good use, I choose East Sussex!
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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.