Senior Administrator

- Suffolk County Council – Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid working
- £26,421 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed term or Secondment to 31/3/2025 (funding)
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives, then this could be the perfect role for you!
We have an opportunity for you to join our team at Suffolk County Council Inclusion Service as a Senior Administrator. This is a role funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and is part of a project to support activities that will enable children and young people who are struggling to access full-time education to increase their participation. You'll be based at our modern Endeavour House offices in Ipswich.
We are looking for someone who would thrive in a varied and rewarding position supporting our work across Suffolk. You'll get to work with a team focused on having a real impact on local young people's well-being and future prospects. If you are motivated to use your administrative talents to benefit children and families in your county, then we would love to hear from you.
Your role and responsibilities
- covering a range of administrative tasks as required to support the project
- providing ongoing communication between the team and providers
- establishing appropriate respite and negotiating bespoke packages with providers
- securing invoices from providers, monitoring spend, and undertaking financial tasks as required to support the project.
You'll be negotiating and facilitating with a range of providers to provide meaningful activities for children and young people to build their confidence and form new friendships. You will enable the development of coping strategies and re-engagement with school. You will also provide ongoing communication between families, schools, and respite providers ensuring focus on school re-engagement.
You will work with a team that is committed and passionate about supporting children and young people to re-engage with school and supporting their families to achieve this aim. The team will provide a collaborative and positive environment that will enable the successful applicant to contribute to the well-being of families under strain.
If you are excited at the thought of being part of a fresh and innovative new team, then this role will suit you.
You will need
- excellent communication skills
- the ability to work methodically but multi-task where required
- organisational skills with a focus on prioritising and meeting deadlines
- an eye for detail.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
We work alongside services within Inclusion to identify children and young people whose attendance is affected by barriers caused by Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. Once identified the team will seek to work with schools and settings to facilitate opportunities for these children and young people to engage in community and interesting activities to lead to improved attendance in education.
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We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We aim to include all communities we serve in our representation. To achieve this, we encourage applications from everyone.
For more information
Please contact Lauren Flood (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling (01473) 264267 or emailing lauren.flood@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 - read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. This role will involve prioritising different tasks in line with deadlines. How would you manage this and can you give an example of when you have had to prioritise a piece of work?
2. Can you describe a time when you have had to quickly adapt to new systems or ways of working? What did you do and how?
3. Please tell us how you will use your communication skills to effectively manage complex conversations with a variety of colleagues and external professionals.
4. For this role, you will need an eye for detail. You will be asked to read through large quantities of written information. What experience do you have in pulling key pieces of information to appropriately signpost and provide additional information to colleagues?
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.30pm, 29 February 2024
Interview date: 6 March 2024.
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 (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
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!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).