Senior Administrator (Redeployment 22978)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Wellington Childrens Centre Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2PB Hybrid working
• Salary: 28598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

At Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Senior Administrator in the Healthy Living Service youll see the direct impact of your work on children young people and families across Suffolk. Join us and turn your passion for organisation collaboration and quality service into action.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

In this varied and rewarding role youll be at the heart of the Healthy Living Service providing highquality administrative financial and business support that helps our teams deliver positive outcomes for children and young people aged 019 (and up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

On a typical day you might:

• coordinate and manage a range of administrative financial HR and IT processes that keep the service running smoothly
• act as a friendly professional first point of contact for colleagues partners and customers
• maintain accurate data and records to support service planning performance reporting and decisionmaking
• organise meetings and events including diary management agenda preparation and minute taking
• support projects by carrying out research arranging meetings tracking actions and flagging issues
• prepare reports presentations and communications for a range of audiences
• monitor financial information supporting budgets and identifying any irregularities
• share your knowledge and expertise with colleagues providing guidance and informal training where needed
• work collaboratively with partners and internal teams to help achieve the best outcomes for children and young people
• identify and escalate safeguarding or risk concerns promptly and appropriately

• collect input and maintain up to date data records to shape service planning and reporting

• provide a range of information research and reports in support of your service area as required this may include processing financial or statistical information and the use of specific IT systems including SystmOne and databases.

You will need

Were looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy peoplefocused environment and takes pride in delivering accurate highquality support.

• the ability to work with a good level of autonomy using your initiative to prioritise work and solve problems while having the support of a manager for guidance on more complex matters

• excellent communication and IT skills with the ability to contribute effectively as part of a team

• skills and experience to effectively administer business processes and procedures

• to be able to contribute to the design and development of specific administrative systems and associated databases or spreadsheets.

• excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise work to meet deadlines and team objectives

• a positive flexible approach and a willingness to learn new systems and ways of working.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile see below. If 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 team will ensure delivery of the Children and Young Peoples Healthy Living Service within Public Health and Communities across Suffolk for children and young people aged 0-19 years and their families. Extending up to the age of 25 years for young people with SEND. The service will support families to ensure that children grow up to be healthy safe and able to sustain healthy lives.

We value teamwork openness and flexibility and were proud of the positive impact our work has on local communities. Hybrid working is part of how we support a healthy worklife balance.

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 ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

For an informal conversation please contact Adam Beales(he/him) or Mica Edwards(she/her). You can contact Adam by either calling or by email at. Or Mica by either callingor by email at.

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the advert and theJob and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).

1. Tell us about a time you took the initiative to improve a service process or way of working for colleagues or service users.

2. The role includes inputting important data into internal systems and therefore attention to detail and accuracy is crucial. Please give examples how you would ensure accuracy in your work and what mechanisms you would use to help you achieve this

3. The role will require you to use a variety of software packages. Please can you give examples what systems you have used and how you have applied these

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

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

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills experience and ideas. If used inappropriately your application may not be processed. Please read ourguidance for using AI to understand whats acceptable.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator. You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date:11.30pm27 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