Administrative Business Manager
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,434 to £37,280 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bath, Bath & N E Somerset |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RITM0232020 |
Summary
Fixed Term Contract (for 6 months)
The Children’s Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Service is looking for an Administrative Business Manager to ensure the service continues to meet its statutory responsibilities and provide a high-quality service to children, their families and carers.
As an Administrative Business Manager, you will be responsible for the recruitment, leadership and management of the administrative assistants within the service. You will have experience of providing high quality supervision and managing staff, be able to cope with conflicting demands, working as part of a team as well as autonomously.
We are looking for applicants with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, who have a friendly, patient and confident approach with colleagues, other professionals and members of the public.
You will be able to evidence that you have management experience, excellent IT skills and have the ability to quickly learn and navigate software and systems. We are looking for someone who is organised, can offer clear direction and manage competing demands.
You will have a professional manner when dealing with customers and clients, and process confidential and sensitive information in line with corporate and national guidelines.
You can expect:
• To join a high performing team
• An induction tailored to your skills and experience
• Regular supervision and support
• Blended working arrangements (home and officer)
• Access to excellent IT equipment and IT support
• Good partnership working across the council and with statutory partners
If you are looking for a role where you can develop your management skills and experience whilst working in a friendly and caring service, then we want to hear from you.
If you would like to find out more about the role and service please contact Sarah Hogan, Head of Service Children’s Quality Assurance and Safeguarding on 01225 395218 or email sarah_hogan@bathnes.gov.uk
The Children’s Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Service is looking for an Administrative Business Manager to ensure the service continues to meet its statutory responsibilities and provide a high-quality service to children, their families and carers.
As an Administrative Business Manager, you will be responsible for the recruitment, leadership and management of the administrative assistants within the service. You will have experience of providing high quality supervision and managing staff, be able to cope with conflicting demands, working as part of a team as well as autonomously.
We are looking for applicants with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, who have a friendly, patient and confident approach with colleagues, other professionals and members of the public.
You will be able to evidence that you have management experience, excellent IT skills and have the ability to quickly learn and navigate software and systems. We are looking for someone who is organised, can offer clear direction and manage competing demands.
You will have a professional manner when dealing with customers and clients, and process confidential and sensitive information in line with corporate and national guidelines.
You can expect:
• To join a high performing team
• An induction tailored to your skills and experience
• Regular supervision and support
• Blended working arrangements (home and officer)
• Access to excellent IT equipment and IT support
• Good partnership working across the council and with statutory partners
If you are looking for a role where you can develop your management skills and experience whilst working in a friendly and caring service, then we want to hear from you.
If you would like to find out more about the role and service please contact Sarah Hogan, Head of Service Children’s Quality Assurance and Safeguarding on 01225 395218 or email sarah_hogan@bathnes.gov.uk
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