Recruitment Administrator INTERNAL

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX -Hybrid Working
• Salary:28598 - 33699 pro rata
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: 6-month Secondment

We believe in the power of potential. At Suffolk County Council we celebrate difference and support everyone to thrive. As a Recruitment Administratorin the Children and Young Peoples Programmes Team youll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work contribute your ideas and grow your career in a place that values you.

Reimagine the possibilities

Your role and responsibilities

In this role youll be at the heart of the Families First programme providing essential business and administrative support that helps the team deliver national reforms and local service improvements.

A typical day might see you coordinating recruitment activity liaising with colleagues across HR and the programme team arranging meetings keeping records up to date and helping ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Youll enjoy variety work collaboratively and play a key role in supporting services that make a real difference to children and families.

You will:

• coordinate and administer recruitment processes for Families First roles including preparing job packs scheduling interviews managing candidate correspondence and liaising with HR
• track and maintain accurate recruitment data producing management information on vacancy progress and timetohire
• support onboarding for new starters coordinating inductions system access and ensuring a smooth start
• provide daytoday administrative support including diary management arranging meetings preparing agendas and taking minutes or action notes
• maintain and update programme documentation trackers and information systems
• draft clear and professional communications for internal and external audiences
• liaise with internal teams and external partners to support meetings events and stakeholder activity
• support budget monitoring and process financial transactions where required
• identify opportunities to improve administrative and recruitment processes and share ideas with the team
• handle enquiries and provide advice to colleagues on recruitment and programme processes
• ensure all activity complies with data protection and information governance requirements.

You will need

Were looking for someone whos organised proactive and enjoys working with others we hope you will bring:

• experience of providing highquality administrative or business support
• confidence in coordinating processes and juggling competing priorities
• strong IT skills including Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint
• clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt your style for different audiences
• accuracy attention to detail and pride in keeping records and information well organised
• an understanding of confidentiality and data protection in the workplace
• a positive flexible approach and willingness to learn new systems and processes.

A relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience) is expected. NVQ Level 4 ICDL or similar qualifications are desirable but not essential.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (JPP) which you can find in the How to apply section towards the bottom of this advert.

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 Children and Young Peoples Programmes Team are a supportive forwardthinking group working at the forefront of childrens services in Suffolk. We lead and support major programmes of change responding to national reforms with creativity collaboration and resilience.

Youll be joining a team that values shared learning mutual support and innovation. Were proud of the impact our work has on children young people and families and well support you to develop your skills and confidence from day one.

Our team works flexibly with a mix of officebased and home working as part of our hybrid approach.

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 Sophie Halls for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing

If you want to apply for this secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

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

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

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

1. This role supports recruitment activity. Tell us about a time you coordinated a process involving multiple stages or stakeholders. What was your role and how did you keep things on track
2. Families First is a programme of change. Can you give an example of when you had to adapt quickly to a change in priorities or ways of working How did you manage this
3. Tell us about a time when you had to manage several competing deadlines at once. How did you prioritise your work and what was the outcome
4. Describe a situation where accuracy was essential to your work (for example managing records minutes or data). How did you ensure accuracy and what happened if something went wrong

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

For guidance on completing your application please seeourHow to Apply page.

Planning to useArtificial Intelligence (AI)Please ensure your applicationstillreflects your own skillsexperienceand used inappropriately your application may not be processed. Please readourguidance for using AIto understandwhatsacceptable.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to applyIf you are disabled and/or haveadditionalsupport needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator.You can find examples ofpossible adjustmentsonourReasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date:11.30pm 7 May 2026

Interview date: 14 May 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