Senior Administrative Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,186 to £26,244 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £25,186 - £26,244 pro-rata, per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hampshire, South East England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Hampshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCC622993 |
Summary
Join Hampshire County Council’s Children’s Services—rated Outstanding by OFSTED—and play a vital role in improving outcomes for young people.
As a Senior Administrative Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting critical functions within Children’s Services. You’ll work closely with social workers, managers, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality administrative support that underpins effective safeguarding, care planning and ensures the smooth delivery of services that protect and empower young people and their families.
What you’ll do:
• Child Protection Coordination – ensuring accurate records, scheduling meetings, and supporting statutory processes.
• Early Help Hub Arrangements – assisting with referrals, maintaining data systems, and liaising with professionals to provide timely support for families.
• Care Leaver Funding Support – managing financial processes, tracking payments, and ensuring compliance with policy.
What we’re looking for:
• Highly organised and adaptable, with strong time-management skills and ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Proficient in IT systems and experienced in handling sensitive information securely.
• Effective communicator, able to engage with diverse stakeholders and demonstrate transferable skills from previous roles.
Why join us?
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions truly matter.
• Receive a thorough induction to help you feel confident and prepared in your role.
• Enjoy flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore the advert may close early.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Other job titles you may be searching for: Administrative Assistant, Administrative Officer, Administrative Support, Administrative Coordinator, Secretary, Administrative Specialist, Business Support, Office Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Administration, Administrator
As a Senior Administrative Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting critical functions within Children’s Services. You’ll work closely with social workers, managers, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality administrative support that underpins effective safeguarding, care planning and ensures the smooth delivery of services that protect and empower young people and their families.
What you’ll do:
• Child Protection Coordination – ensuring accurate records, scheduling meetings, and supporting statutory processes.
• Early Help Hub Arrangements – assisting with referrals, maintaining data systems, and liaising with professionals to provide timely support for families.
• Care Leaver Funding Support – managing financial processes, tracking payments, and ensuring compliance with policy.
What we’re looking for:
• Highly organised and adaptable, with strong time-management skills and ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Proficient in IT systems and experienced in handling sensitive information securely.
• Effective communicator, able to engage with diverse stakeholders and demonstrate transferable skills from previous roles.
Why join us?
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions truly matter.
• Receive a thorough induction to help you feel confident and prepared in your role.
• Enjoy flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore the advert may close early.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Other job titles you may be searching for: Administrative Assistant, Administrative Officer, Administrative Support, Administrative Coordinator, Secretary, Administrative Specialist, Business Support, Office Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Administration, Administrator
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