Job Description

Job introduction

About the role

Do you have experience as an administrator? This role could be for you!

East Sussex County Council has four open residential care homes for children:

• Two in the East (Eastbourne, BN22 9NY + Seaford, BN23 3DG)
• Two in the West (St. Leonards On Sea, TN37 7JR + St. Leonards On Sea, TN37 7NG)

We are looking a part-time (18.5 hours) Senior Business Administrator to join the open homes team, in the \'West\' admin team.

As a Senior Business Administrator, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including updating databases, following processes, arranging team meetings and activities, making online purchases on behalf of the homes, inventory management, running monthly reports for management, dealing with petty cash, and minuting meetings.

We are looking for candidates who

• have organisation skills
• have a keen eye for detail
• are enthusiastic about proactively and responsively supporting the administrative needs of the open homes

This is a genuine opportunity to make a difference personally as well as part of the wider open homes team.

To apply for this role please follow the \'Apply Now\' button above. When completing your application 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.

Interviews will take place face to face on Friday 15th December.

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

For an informal discussion about this position please contact our Support Services Manager, Sheridan Hutchinson

Phone: 01323 466775

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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 . 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.

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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