Administrator

Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX – Hybrid
• Salary: £26,016 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: 21 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

We’re 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 an Administrator in the Residential Children’s Home Service you’ll 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

• Maintain accurate financial records and management information, using Excel spreadsheets and other systems effectively.
• Support the Home Manager and Business Support Assistant Manager in producing and maintaining management information for the Head of Service.
• Act as a key point of contact for advice and support on administrative and financial processes within a busy and fast-paced environment.
• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Children's Home operational team, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of services.

You will need

• An understanding of financial processes and the ability to work confidently with financial information.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage your own workload and meet demanding deadlines.
• Excellent communication and IT skills, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The confidence to use your own initiative and work independently to resolve a range of issues and challenges.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• The ability to identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to developing systems and processes both within the Home and across the wider service.
• A full valid driving licence and the ability to travel regularly between two Children's Homes.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job 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 don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Our Children's Home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people aged 8 to 17. We are dedicated to helping every child achieve the best possible outcomes in all aspects of their lives, including education, health, emotional wellbeing, and social development. Working together as a team, we support children to build positive relationships, develop life skills, and enjoy meaningful experiences that help them thrive both now and in the future.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re 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

Please contact Jo Gibbs for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01284 758408. Alternatively, please contact Jo Smith by calling 01473 264494.

How to apply

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

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

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).

1. Tell us about a time when you managed multiple administrative tasks with competing deadlines. How did you prioritise your workload and ensure everything was completed accurately and on time?
2. Give an example of when you used Excel or another IT system to manage, analyse or report information. How did your work support the wider team or service?
3. Describe an occasion when accuracy was particularly important in your work, such as managing records, financial information or producing documents. How did you ensure a high level of attention to detail?

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 our How 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 our guidance for using AIto understand what’s 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 at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 4 October 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

About us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).