Job Description

Are you an experienced manager or team leader with a strong background in administration and financial systems?
We are seeking a proactive and organised individual to lead our Administration Support Team on a fixed-term basis to cover an internal secondment for up to six months.
About the Role
This is a key role responsible for managing a small back-office support team and delivering high-quality administrative and financial support across the Street Scene, Leisure, & Technical Services and Planning, Housing & Environmental Health directorates. You will work closely with service leads and other departments to ensure smooth operations, accurate financial reporting, and excellent service delivery.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Administration Assistants and a Senior Administration Assistant.
• Oversee team performance, leave management, and sickness reporting.
• Ensure timely responses to internal and external enquiries and complaints.
• Maintain and monitor financial systems, including invoice processing, budget monitoring, and income tracking.
• Provide technical support for systems such as Idox Uniform, Whitespace, Jadu, and Power BI.
• Support service heads with salary verification, budget planning, and reporting.
• Coordinate updates to privacy notices and support information governance processes.

About You

• Educated to A-level or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in budget monitoring, data presentation, and working with staff at all levels.
• Strong organisational, communication, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial/data systems.
• Ability to interpret and present complex financial data clearly.

Discover what it's like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer:
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Michael Campbell-Lenaghan on 01732 876226 (direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)
Closing date is 6 July 2025 and application is by CV only. Due to the urgent need to make an appointment, we reserve the right to close the role early should we receive sufficient applications before the closing date.
How to apply
Please apply online by emailing your CV to personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk
Please ensure the subject of your email is Application for Administration & Finance Team Leader