Senior Business Administrator

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Job Description

Are you highly organised, proactive and great at keeping a busy team running smoothly? We're looking for a Senior Business Administrator to provide essential support that helps our services run efficiently and make a real difference to people's lives.

As a Senior Business Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring that colleagues can deliver high quality services. You'll be the first point of contact for customer and client enquiries, maintain accurate and reliable records. You'll develop a strong understanding of the service we provide and how your work enables better outcomes for our communities. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll manage multiple tasks at once, deal with regular interruptions, and confidently reprioritise your workload to meet the needs of children and families attending the family hub. In addition to core administrative duties, you'll also deliver more specialist support, such as minute-taking for meetings, financial reconciliation and contributing to project work.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is organised, adaptable and able to manage conflicting demands
• Enjoys working as part of a team and supporting others
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Takes initiative and anticipates the needs of children and families attending services
• Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality

To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using 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 and 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 on the Wednesday 29 April and Thursday 30 April 2026.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, like solving problems, and want a role where your work genuinely supports better services for local people, we'd love to hear from you.

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 Michelle Hocking, Community Support Manager on 07592327842 or email Michelle.Hocking@eastsussex.gov.uk

'The best thing about working for East Sussex is knowing every person who works here cares about our residents and wants to achieve the best outcomes for them.' Casey, Project Officer

'East Sussex really support you and they try and grow you, not just as a worker, but as a person. They really take an interest in the person you are and where you want to go.' Kim, Tourism and Cultural Project Coordinator

For a team that supports you, choose East Sussex!

About Us

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.