Business Support Assistant Manager Redeployment 22831

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:Endeavour House IpswichIP1 2BX Hybrid
• Salary: 28598 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• Hours: 37 flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

Were passionate about improving the future for our customers our communities and the environment. If you are too join us as a Business Support Assistant Manager and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive lasting legacy.

Reimagine the possibilities

Your role and responsibilities

You will undertake the day-to-day management of the administrative staff within the Business Support team working closely with the wider Corporate Parenting Service the Heads of Service and individual team managers whilstreceivingmanagement supervision and you will have access to thein-house training to support you in your role.

You should apply if you are a confident communicator as well as a strong team player who is able to work in a solution-focused manner. You should also be a highly motivated individual with excellent organisational skills who can work on your own initiative with the ability to work to conflicting deadlines.

You will need

• relevant experience and knowledge to be able to manage staff in a busy fast-paced working environment to include recruitment training performance reviews and staffs personal development.
• to be a good communicator who can provide advice and guidance to your staff on a range of administrative procedures and be able to deal effectively with any people issues in the team.
• to be proactive in assessing and reviewing current procedures looking at ways to streamline and improve where needed.
• good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• to be organised to prioritise your own work and the work of others to meet deadlines.
• have a good working knowledge of providing support in the areas of Data Protection Business Continuity Health and Safety Human Resources Recruitment and Finance.

You can view a full list of requirements in the job and person you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Business Support teams purpose is to support the Corporate Parenting Service in providing the best outcomes for Children living in Suffolk and who are in the care of the County Council.

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were 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.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Jo Smith (She/Her) or Pina Standring (She/Her)for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling Jo - or Pina - or emailing or

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementindicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile sectionof theJPP.

• You should use theSupporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be documentsmust be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application please see ourHow to Apply page.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read ourUsing AI in Your Application and Interview guidanceto understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately your application may not be progressed.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to applyIf you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Teamator.You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment pages.If youre invited to the next stage youll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:11.30pm 7 April 2026

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. #LI-Hybrid