Administration Assistant Manager

Suffolk County Council are looking for Administration Assistant Manager  to join the SEND team based at Endeavour House, Ipswich on a Hybrid contract. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis with flexible working options available. In return, you will earn a competitive salary of £26,421 per annum (pro rata for part time)

About the Administration Assistant Manager role:

We’re focused on making a meaningful difference in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As an Administration Assistant Manager (Business Support) in the SEND Team you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.  

Reimagine the possibilities.

Suffolk County Council has pledged its commitment to improve services for Children and Young People with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and features in the Suffolk corporate strategy as a key priority for Suffolk major programmes. 

Responsibilities as our Administration Assistant Manager:

You will

• provide a high level of support to the SEND Administration Manager (Business Support) ensuring the smooth running of all required duties.
• manage a multiple number of requirements by prioritising and maintaining communication with BSM and other colleagues
• be given tasks at short notice and need to be willing to rework current priorities.
• learn aspects of other colleagues roles in order to cover in periods of absence which will strengthen team resilience
• be comfortable with challenging processes that aren’t working and look at suitable solutions.

What you need to be our Administration Assistant Manager:

• To have a very flexible approach to changing responsibilities and an evolving role/Service
• To be resilient in recognising there may be challenges ahead and excited to face them
• You may not meet all of the requirements but a willingness to learn and grow is valued, even if you don't have all the technical expertise yet. If you have a positive attitudes towards change and learning you might just be the perfect person for our new team.  

The team 

You will be joining to support and develop the business support team, this will bring an opportunity for you to shine and create a positive working environment for all involved.

We hope this team will share opportunities for growth, camaraderie, and make an impact on the wider SEND service.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus more!

Closing date: 11.30pm, 27 May 2024

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Administration Assistant Manager role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are also committed to flexible working.