Job Description

Job introduction

About the role

If you are seeking a varied and interesting administrative role within the Council\'s Estates Department, this could be for you.

We are looking for two administrative support officers to join the busy Estates team. Applications for both full and part time working patterns will be considered.

The Estates and Disposals team deliver the estates management function for all of the County Council\'s portfolio. They work on behalf of each internal department, focussing on landlord and tenant transactions, acquisition and disposal of property, management of PFI and JU contracts and property management activities for properties held for sale and investment.

We are looking for candidates who;

• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Have an ability to undertake a diverse workload and manage conflicting priorities
• Have an ability to work in a team and maintain team connectivity when working remotely

To apply please send a CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. Interviews will be taking place on the 13 - 14 December. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our

The Estates team works flexibly in order to meet the needs of its clients and external stakeholders, whilst ensuring a good work/life balance. The team can work from home if they wish with an expectation that one day a week is spent at our office in County Hall, Lewes.

#Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship

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

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Rebecca Lewis, Head of Estates Management and Disposals at to request a MS teams call or phone call.

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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.

Company information

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.

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