Business Administrator

Are you an organised and detail-focused administrator looking for a varied role where you can make a difference? If so, apply now!

We are seeking a Business Administrator to join our friendly and supportive team, providing essential support to the Education Division’s Senior Leadership Team.

This is a busy and varied position where you will play an important role in supporting senior managers and working collaboratively with colleagues across the team. You do not need to have a background in education, we are looking for someone with strong administrative skills, a proactive approach, and a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities include organising meetings and agendas, taking accurate minutes, managing inboxes and correspondence, maintaining records and distribution lists, supporting events and board meetings and providing general administrative and project support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is well organised and has a strong attention to detail
• Can manage their own workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Communicates clearly and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
• Has good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career
• A role that contributes to supporting schools and improving outcomes for young people

This is a hybrid role, combining home working with office-based work at County Hall, Lewes (your main base). The usual office days are Tuesdays and Thursdays, although some flexibility may be required to attend on other weekdays, along with occasional travel across East Sussex.

We welcome applications from candidates with direct administrative experience or those who can demonstrate effective transferable skills from other roles.

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. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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 at County Hall, Lewes on Thursday 25 June.

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

There are many rewards for working for East Sussex County Council, some of these include:

• Hybrid working
• Access to training
• Lease car scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Access to our extensive wellbeing and wellness training.

For more information about our diverse range on benefits, see our benefits page.

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.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact: Rebecca Harmer, Service Support, [email protected].

'The best thing about working here is that everyone’s really supportive and you always get the opportunity to develop your qualifications.' - Lesley, Personal Assistant

For excellent training and development, choose East Sussex!

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.