Business Support Administrator

Salary

£27,709 - £30,515 per annum

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Full Time

Duration (Months)

12

Hours per week

37

Work Base

County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

JDPS.pdf – 36KB Competency FrameworkTier 7a

Number of posts

1

Interview date

22 October 2026 Closing Date 04 October 2026 23:55

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are dedicated to serving our community with compassion and commitment. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families across Nottinghamshire.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Administrator to join our Children's Directorate Team. This role is full-time, offering 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis, with the potential to become permanent. You will provide essential PA support to the Service Director of Education, Learning & Inclusion and their Senior Leadership team. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to contribute to our community!

As a Business Support Administrator, your key responsibilities will include:

• Administrative Assistance: Provide high-level administrative support to senior management.
• Diary Management: Organise and manage appointments and meetings efficiently.
• Communication Coordination: Liaise confidently with Officers, Senior Managers, and Elected Members.
• Problem Solving: Address and signpost queries effectively, ensuring smooth operations.
• Document Management: Prepare and maintain reports and correspondence with accuracy.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Experience: Proven experience in providing support at a senior level.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office packages.
• Educational Background: A good standard of general education, ideally with GCSEs in English and Maths.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Communication Skills: Clear and confident communication with various stakeholders.
• Calmness Under Pressure: Maintain composure and professionalism in challenging situations.
• Assertiveness: Confidently express ideas and opinions while respecting others.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer a range of benefits to support our employees, including:

• A Place to Belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Generous Leave: Competitive annual leave and public holiday entitlements.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in your community and possess the skills we are looking for, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to become a vital part of Nottinghamshire County Council and help us support our children and families. We value authentic applications that reflect your own words and experiences.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Steve Tinlin on 01159774440 or by email steve.tinlin@nottscc.gov.uk.This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.