Senior Business Administrator

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Job Description

Are you enthusiastic, and self-motivated? we have an opportunity for a Senior Business Administrator to join the Education Support Admin Team within the Education Division. 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.

We are looking to appoint a highly organised, articulate and friendly individual, with effective verbal and written communication skills, a professional 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!

You will be the first point of contact for parents/carers, 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 for candidates with:

• Great organisational and effective communication and MS Office skills
• Provide support and guidance to the Business Administrators.
• Accurate minute taking skills
• The ability to work under pressure
• Confidence managing multiple priorities, working independently, and staying calm under pressure.
• Able to work both on own initiative and as part of a team.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 37 hours, full time. The post holder can be based in either;

County Hall - Lewes
Cavendish House - Hastings
St Mary's House - Eastbourne
Location preference can be discussed further at interview.

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. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you've submitted your application and at interview.

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall, Lewes on Thursday 7th May 2026 and will include a written task. Please ensure you are able to make these dates, as we may be unable to offer an alternative. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

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.
• Hybrid working - 2 days office based, 3 days at home (dependent on service need)
• Opportunities for flexi-time working
• A generous leave entitlement which increases with length of service, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Access to our extensive wellbeing and wellness training.

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, where you can find discount on shopping, travel and technology as just a few of the many benefits available.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Claire Evason, Business Support Officer, Education Division Admin Team claire.evason@eastsussex.gov.uk , or via telephone 01323 466036

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Additional Information

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 Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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.