The Sufficiency Service within Children’s Services is looking for a dynamic and motivated administrative officer to work across the service supporting both the Category Management and Placement Functions. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be an excellent communicator and have proven ability to coordinate multiple diverse projects or initiatives for the team. The role will require you to be able to prioritise and approach tasks with confidence and clarity, using your own initiative. You will need to be flexible in your approach, able to manage your own workload effectively and work constructively as part of a busy team in a matrix working environment. You will have excellent IT skills and it is essential that you are confident and experienced in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word as well as MS Teams. Knowledge of SharePoint and other MS Office applications would be advantageous, as would knowledge of the Hampshire County Council IBC system. The team is looking for someone who would like to shape the role and really make it their own, adding value to the service. This may be through identifying opportunities to streamline or automate processes, or using technology to best effect to deliver service outputs with accuracy and efficiency. The post offers a broad range of responsibilities which make the role interesting and varied, enable continued professional development and providing opportunities for future progression. The office base is in Winchester and the role allows for a mix of office and home-based working in line with the Council’s Open Workplace policy. Please note that applications will be kept under regular review and we reserve the right to interview earlier and close the application window at an earlier date if suitable candidates have applied early. Why Hampshire? Hampshire County Council is nationally recognised as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK, with its Children’s Services being rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A forward-looking local authority, it offers a range of employee benefits, technology platforms and hardware to support efficient working, and a central and well-connected Head Office location in the heart of the city of Winchester. For more information on employee benefits, see here. Additional Information: Administrative Officer Job Description and Person Specification Vetting Requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, and as per safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Jo Gibbs, Category Manager 07801 403622 Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.