Senior Administrator
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,711 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2025 |
| Location: | Stowmarket, IP14 1NL |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 20063 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council - StowHealth, Stowmarket, IP14 1NL - Hybrid
- £27,711 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 18.5 hours per week
- Permanent
We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Senior Administrator and make a meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us continue evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Senior Administrator in the Children in Care Health Team, you’ll be part of a compassionate and dedicated group supporting children and young people aged 0–18 who are in the care of or reside within Suffolk County Council.
You’ll be based at Violet Hill Surgery in Stowmarket, working alongside a team of specialist nurses and fellow Business Support Coordinators. Your day-to-day work will include:
- Providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the Children in Care (CiC) Health Hub.
- Coordinating a range of administrative and financial processes to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Supporting audits, monitoring systems, and general office duties.
You’ll play a vital role in helping the team deliver high-quality care and support to some of Suffolk’s most vulnerable children.
You will need
We hope you’ll bring:
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Familiarity with systems such as SystmOne and Liquid Logic (or a willingness to learn).
- A relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
- A compassionate, motivated approach and an understanding of the sensitive nature of the work.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). 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
The Children in Care Health Team provide a specialist service to children and young people who are in the care of or reside within Suffolk County Council. Alongside the assessment, the CiC Nurse Team offers advice around the child’s physical, emotional, and mental health needs; information and guidance around the effects of a child’s health history on their development; referrals for treatment; monitoring of identified health needs; preventative measures and advice and guidance on promoting health and enhancing personal care.
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 our Workforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Kelly Atkins for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07568 116807.
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.
1. Tell me about a time you managed multiple administrative processes simultaneously. How did you prioritise your workload and ensure accuracy?
2. Describe a time when you had to explain a complex administrative process to someone unfamiliar with it. How did you ensure they understood?
3. How have you ensured data protection and confidentiality in your previous roles?
4. Describe a time when you improved or streamlined a process in your team. What prompted the change and what was the result?
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
We value authentic applications that showcase your 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.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 06 August 2025.
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
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
Plus lots more!
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).
- £27,711 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 18.5 hours per week
- Permanent
We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Senior Administrator and make a meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us continue evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Senior Administrator in the Children in Care Health Team, you’ll be part of a compassionate and dedicated group supporting children and young people aged 0–18 who are in the care of or reside within Suffolk County Council.
You’ll be based at Violet Hill Surgery in Stowmarket, working alongside a team of specialist nurses and fellow Business Support Coordinators. Your day-to-day work will include:
- Providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the Children in Care (CiC) Health Hub.
- Coordinating a range of administrative and financial processes to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Supporting audits, monitoring systems, and general office duties.
You’ll play a vital role in helping the team deliver high-quality care and support to some of Suffolk’s most vulnerable children.
You will need
We hope you’ll bring:
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Familiarity with systems such as SystmOne and Liquid Logic (or a willingness to learn).
- A relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
- A compassionate, motivated approach and an understanding of the sensitive nature of the work.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). 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
The Children in Care Health Team provide a specialist service to children and young people who are in the care of or reside within Suffolk County Council. Alongside the assessment, the CiC Nurse Team offers advice around the child’s physical, emotional, and mental health needs; information and guidance around the effects of a child’s health history on their development; referrals for treatment; monitoring of identified health needs; preventative measures and advice and guidance on promoting health and enhancing personal care.
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 our Workforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Kelly Atkins for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07568 116807.
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.
1. Tell me about a time you managed multiple administrative processes simultaneously. How did you prioritise your workload and ensure accuracy?
2. Describe a time when you had to explain a complex administrative process to someone unfamiliar with it. How did you ensure they understood?
3. How have you ensured data protection and confidentiality in your previous roles?
4. Describe a time when you improved or streamlined a process in your team. What prompted the change and what was the result?
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
We value authentic applications that showcase your 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.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 06 August 2025.
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
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
Plus lots more!
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).
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