Senior Administrator

About us

Our Business Support teams are at the very heart of everything we do at the Council. With every service we deliver and every change we introduce across the county, the Business Support teams provide professional and invaluable support to all our Directorates. You will be expected to be on-site for this role. 

You will be providing a high level of administrative support including

-          Workload supervision and support to a Business Support Team

-          Undertaking a range of duties to meet Service Area needs

-          Networking and liaising with Senior Management across different services

-          Producing documents to a high standard of accuracy with attention to detail

-          Coach and mentor other members of the Business Support Team

What you'll need to be successful

We are looking for a candidate who has:

-          Previous experience of administration within a busy work environment to a high level

-          Previous experience with working and co-ordinating with multiple agencies

-          Self-motivated with excellent time management skills

-          First class customer service skills including a good telephone manner

-          A range of transferrable skills including previous experience with Microsoft Office

-          A flexible working style and ability to react to constantly changing work environments 

-          The ability to communicate effectively with other teams and agencies

The Business Support family work flexibly to meet the needs of all services across the organisation, this means that some of our roles require cover for later hours and weekend working.

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary and local government pension scheme, we have a wealth of benefits to be enjoyed by you! These include a generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (and the chance to buy an additional 5 days), flexible working hours, access to many staff discounts and a first class health and wellbeing package. Learning and development is also part of our everyday, so there’ll be opportunities to undertake a range of training and qualifications too. We really do have everything covered.

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

Next steps

If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you and are happy to chat through your current experience or answer questions. Please email RecruitmentBS@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Applications Close on 15th April 2024 and interviews will be held using Microsoft Teams on 24th or 25th March 2024. 

To apply, please register and apply online using your CV, with a Covering Letter detailing why you think you should be considered for the role. Please read the Job Description and use the guidance documents to assist you in submitting the best application possible. 

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council 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.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.