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.
This role has a starting salary of £15,323.50 per annum for working 18 hours per week. The full time equivalent salary is £30,647 per annum.
We are excited to be hiring a part time Senior Team Administrator to join our exceptional team, based in Woking.
Our Offer to You
1. 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
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
This role sits within our outstanding Business Support service, which underpins frontline practice across Children's Residential Services. You will work on‑site within a Children's Home, providing essential administrative support to ensure the home remains organised, compliant and Ofsted ready.
Your work will involve a mix of financial tasks, property and health & safety administration, safer‑recruitment and HR support, all contributing to a safe and well‑run environment for our children and young people.
Surrey Residential Homes accommodate children up to 18 years of age. All of our homes are inspected regularly by Ofsted, and most have been judged as either Good, Outstanding, or are working towards this. We are proud of the high quality of our residential services and continue to invest in our homes and staff to ensure our provision is ambitious, innovative and responsive to the needs of the young people in our care.
Due to legal requirements set out in the DfE National Minimum Standards, the successful applicant must be at least four years older than the oldest accommodated child.
Your key responsibilities as a Senior Team Administrator will include:
10. Maintain high‑quality compliance and inspection records
11. Support property, building and health & safety administration
12. Deliver a range of financial administration tasks
13. Support HR processes and safer‑recruitment administration
14. Provide organised and timely administrative support
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with
15. Exceptional organisation and attention to detail
16. Strong compliance and procedural accuracy
17. Effective communication and stakeholder coordination
18. Financial administration competence and ability to manage sensitive information
19. Proactive problem solving and risk awareness
Application Questions
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following four questions:
20. Please describe a time when you had to maintain accurate records or documentation.
21. Give an example of when you were required to follow strict procedures or compliance processes.
22. Tell us about a time you had to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
23. Describe a situation where you identified a problem, risk or missing information.
Contact Us
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.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/04/2026, with interviews planned to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application,