Business Administrator

2 weeks ago

Battle, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time £22,000 - £30,000 per year
Description

Do you have experience in administration with a range of systems and are a good communicator, someone who can work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands? If so, we would love to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the East Sussex Education Division, for the role of a part time, full year Business Administrator within the Specialist Teaching Services Admin Team based at Battle Teaching and Learning Centre. We are part of a Local Authority dedicated to championing change for children.

You will play a key role in supporting the Council - helping us provide a better service to the people of East Sussex. It's fast-paced and varied, but we'll make sure you get all the training and support you need to succeed.

Our administrative team provides support across a wide range of services, including Teaching and Learning Provision, Elective Home Education, Interim Provision, English as an Additional Language and the Sensory Needs Service. In this role, you'll contribute to several of these areas, offering a valuable opportunity to gain insight into the East Sussex Education Division while applying your existing skills and developing new ones. We are committed to supporting career progression, and the diversity of work offers excellent scope for personal and professional growth.

The successful candidate will have the following:

  • Knowledge of using email and word processing software such as Microsoft Office.
  • Able to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Have a resilient character and strong personal drive.
  • Able to take ownership of tasks and complete to a high standard.
  • Be a team player that can work collaboratively as well as using their own initiative.

To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday, 15 January 2026 and will be in the form of a face-to-face interview, followed by a task. These will be held at Cavendish House, Hastings.  

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amanda White, Business Support Officer on or  

We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

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