Overview
Suffolk County Council is looking for an Administration Assistant Manager. Location: Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX – Hybrid working. Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata). Hours: 19 hours per week. Contract: Permanent.
Responsibilities
* Manage the day-to-day administration staff within the Business Support team.
* Work closely with the Corporate Parenting Service, Heads of Service and team managers.
* Supervise and access in-house training to support your role.
* Provide leadership, communications, and issue resolution in a solution-focused manner.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Relevant experience and knowledge to manage staff in a busy, fast-paced environment to include recruitment, training, performance reviews and staff development.
* Good communication to provide advice on administrative procedures and handle people issues.
* Proactive in assessing and reviewing procedures to streamline and improve processes.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
* Organised with ability to prioritise own work and the work of others to meet deadlines.
* Knowledge in Data Protection, Business Continuity, Health and Safety, HR, Recruitment and Finance.
* View full list in Job and Person Profile (docx).
The Team
The Business Support team supports the Corporate Parenting Service to achieve the best outcomes for Children in care in Suffolk. We encourage applications from everyone.
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 addressing how you meet each criterion in the JPP’s “Person Profile” section.
* Include a Supporting Statement template in Arial 11, up to two sides of A4.
* Without a supporting statement, your application will not be progressed. Supporting documents may be PDF or MS Word.
Additional information
* Closing date: 11.30pm, 2 October 2025.
* DBS checks or police vetting required for relevant posts. This authority is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
* LI-Hybrid
Benefits
* Up to 29 days annual leave (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days.
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits; performance-related pay progression and annual cost-of-living increase.
* Training and development opportunities; diverse staff networks; flexible working options.
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