Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
Thestarting salary for this role is £15,323 per annum for working 18 hours per week (£30,647 FTE).
We are looking for a part-time Senior Team Administrator to join our Business Support Team on a permanent basis.
This role is open to part-remote working, meaning you will be required to work in the office a minimum of 2 days a week, on a rota basis, to support with office duties and the remainder of the week is worked from home.
Our Offer to You
1. 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
2. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
3. A generous local government salary related pension
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
6. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
7. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
8. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
9. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
Working within our Social Care Admin Team you will play an integral part in the day to day running of the department and all things admin. In this role you will organise and minute a variety of multi-agency meetings on behalf of the social care teams, distribute minutes to involved parties ensuring timescales are met, provide an efficient telephone service to our stakeholders and service users, liaise with professionals both within social care and with partner agencies, such as Police, Health, Education and Legal. You will keep track of information, update and maintain spreadsheets and databases and provide performance information to line managers and other departments when requested.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our :
10. Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a social work environment.
11. Effective communication and customer service skills, including professional handling of telephone enquiries and written correspondence.
12. High level of IT proficiency, with confident use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and accurate minute-taking using a laptop.
13. Collaborative teamworking and mentoring ability, demonstrating initiative while working within established procedures and supporting junior colleagues.
14. Proactive self-management and commitment to development, showing initiative within role boundaries and a focus on continuous professional growth.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 5 questions:
15. Please outline your administration experience
16. Note taking support to meetings is a large part of this role. Please give evidence, with examples, of your laptop note taking experience
17. Please describe, and give examples, of how you maintain good customer service
18. Please provide evidence and examples of your experience managing workflow or leading more junior staff
19. Please list the skills and any qualifications you have that are relevant to this job
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our to get an insight into working at Surrey.
A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19th October 2025 with interviews, in person, at Victoria Gate, GU21 6JD to follow.
The interview will include 8 competency questions and a small practical test and should last approximately 45/60 minutes.
Contact details
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Emma Martin.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: .
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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