Senior Administrator (Redeployment 23338)

• Suffolk County Council
• West Suffolk House Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU
• 28598 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• 37 hours per week
• Permanent

Were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Business Support Co-ordinatorin the Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer Service youll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So to make a positive impact connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Administrator with strong minutetaking and typing skills who is proactive effective and positive and will provide essential support to our Safeguarding Teams. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding area within Children and Young Peoples Services.

Although this post is advertised as Senior Administrator the successful candidate will be appointed as Business Support Coordinator.

As part of the Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer business support team you will be responsible for:

• Providing exceptional administrative and minute-taking support to the Safeguarding Service countywide which incorporates Children in Care Child Protection the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Service and Family Group Conferencing.
• Establishing and maintaining necessary administrative systems to efficiently support the Safeguarding Service including processes linked to Family Group Conferencing coordination and documentation.
• Day-to-day management of extremely busy mailboxes and calendars ensuring timely support for Family Group Conferences and related safeguarding activities.

This role provides a vital support service to the Safeguarding Managers Independent Reviewing Officers Child Protection Chairs and Family Group Conference Coordinators across the County.

You will need

• Our ideal candidate will be able to take minutes to a high standard.
• To deal with sensitive issues on a daily basis and respect confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Deal with conflicting demands in an extremely busy environment.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).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

• Provides outstanding business support to a team of Independent Reviewing Officers/Conference Chairs Safeguarding Managers LADOs and the Family Group Conferencing Service.
• Fast paced job with ever changing priorities
• Great opportunities for in house training and development across all areas of the service.
• Working a minimum of 40% (2 days) a week from the office in line with Corporate Leadership direction. Additionally we practice hybrid working.

Shaping Careers and Learning

We want to champion talent and seek to continuously develop everyones professional knowledge potential and job satisfaction. Through accessible learning opportunities and clear career pathways we aim to identify individual strengths diversify skill sets and enable people from all walks of life to build influential and impactful careers.

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.

Positive Action

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 male applicants. These groups are currently underrepresented in this role and service.

For more information

Please contact Julie Webb (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing .

How to apply

Step 1 -Read theJob 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.

1. Provide an example of a time when you had to handle sensitive or confidential information. How did you ensure it was protected
2. How do you manage and organise multiple busy mailboxes and calendars efficiently Provide an example
3. Describe your proficiency in using Microsoft packages such as Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook. Can you provide an example of a project where you utilised these tools effectively
4. Describe your experience of minuting meetings using a laptop. How do you prepare capture key information accurately during the meeting and produce and share the minutes on time

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

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

We value authentic applications thatshowcaseyour genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling.If you are invited to the next stage ofselection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30pm 19 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