East Sussex County Council
Apprentice Business Administrator

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Role Overview
As an Apprentice Business Administrator, you will be part of an experienced team of Senior Business Administrators, Community Family Workers, Business Support Officer, Senior Social Workers, and Practice Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Telephone and email liaison with external and internal service users
- Ensure the maintenance of efficient and accurate data
- Participate in and take minutes of local team meetings
- Draft letters
- Upload information onto departmental systems
- Work with the Practice Manager and Business Support Officer to support local financial processes and procurement
Required Skills and Qualifications
- RQF level 2 in Maths and English [https://www.gov.uk/find-a-regulated-qualification]
- Word processing skills
- Ability to effectively organise own workload
- Ability to accurately input and check data
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (in particular Outlook, Word, and Excel)
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Interviews
Interviews will take place on 18 and 19 August at Hailsham Family Hub.
Priority Status
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details.
Contact
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicki Acott – Vicki.acott@Eastsussex.gov.uk
Diversity and Inclusion
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage those from groups that are underrepresented in our current workforce: Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those who are disabled, men, and those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Benefits
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page [https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/working-here].


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"East Sussex is a very good employer. You’re able to work flexibly around childcare and caring responsibilities and that’s really helpful." – Charlotte, Social Worker
Additional Information
- This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
- Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
- If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information, please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.
- If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process, please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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