Job Description

Are you an experienced administrator? Are you looking for your next challenge and want to make a meaningful impact to vulnerable children and young people's lives? Then we've got the perfect job for you!


We're looking for a Business Support Officer to join our Children's Services team in East Sussex, supporting the Looked After Children (LAC) service. If this sound like something you can do, we want to hear from you! Please read more and start your application today!




The Business Support Officer is a vital role which supports the delivery of services that improve the outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. As a Business Support Officer, you'll ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations through a mix of administration, data analysis, project support, and communication. You'll also manage a team of Senior Business Administrators, overseeing their workload and supporting remote and office-based staff. Working closely with managers, schools, and health professionals, a Business Support Officer will provide high-level business and technical support--including financial reconciliation and project coordination--to help safeguard children and enhance their life chances.


The key tasks of the role involve providing effective local financial support to managers by using computerised management information systems to deliver accurate information. This includes investigating financial queries, reporting findings, and making recommendations for appropriate action. The role also requires operating financial administration and procurement processes in accordance with corporate rules, such as raising orders, arranging payments, requesting invoices, and maintaining local financial records. Additionally, the role includes managing office supplies and purchasing stock as needed to ensure the smooth operation of administrative services and to support team requirements.




We're seeking a confident professional with strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to leadership and service delivery.




The people we are looking for will have:


NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience. Ability to design, develop and implement effective administrative systems to meet changing needs of the service. Supervision or line management experience. Ability to organise own and team workload and meet deadlines, able to work calmly and effectively under pressure. Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information to maintain strict confidentiality where appropriate. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Internet Explorer and experience of operating effective administration management processes. Ability to work on own initiative.
To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.




Please download the and Person Specification for more information.




Interviews will be held in person within two weeks of cl osing date in Lansdown Secure Children's Home , Hailsham.



Lansdowne Secure Children's home is one of only 14 in the England & Wales and is a modern, state of the art building with excellent and diverse facilities.


As part of our expansion plans, we are seeking a dedicated Business Administrator to support the day-to-day administrative duties of the home. This role will also involve ad-hoc tasks that contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service, enabling our team to deliver exceptional care to some of the most vulnerable children.


We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.


For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Hannah Jones - Hannah.JonesCS@eastsussex.gov.uk


'There are a whole range of different skills people can bring to the role. I find the work very rewarding and enjoy the variety this type of work brings.' - Gary, Day Service Support Worker




For putting my skills to good use



Additional Information



This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.



Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.



If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas



If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.