Job Description

Do you have experience in administration with a range of systems and are a communicator, who can work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands? If so, we would love to hear from you.


Our finance officers play a crucial role in supporting the Council, helping us deliver a better service to the people of East Sussex. It's fast-paced and varied, but we'll ensure you get all the training and support you need to succeed.


This role will mainly be based in St Mary's House, Eastbourne. However, there is an opportunity to work from County Hall, Lewes. It is a 37-hour-per-week position based on a fixed-term contract (up to twelve months).


The successful candidate will work in our Children's Services Department, providing high-level administrative finance-based support to our Education Division, which supports children, young people, and their families in East Sussex.


We are looking for candidates who have:


Organisational skills A high level of accuracy in record-keeping The ability to work under pressure Communication skills Proficiency in MS Office A desire to make a difference to the families we work with
What can we offer you?


A motivated team committed to the continuous improvement of outcomes for children and young people. A commitment to a model of reflective practice based on regular supervision to support all employees in their professional development. A continued professional development (CPD) programme to ensure your personal and professional skills and knowledge are enhanced and developed to support the performance of the service. A team of motivated and committed colleagues. We also offer a range of benefits to support you throughout your employment. For more information, please visit our benefits page. Hybrid working, with a minimum of two office days and three from home.
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 & Person Specification for more information.


For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Olga Denissova, Finance & Data Manager, on 07710 068406.


Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of the closing date and will be in the form of a face-to-face interview, followed by a timed task. Please consider allowing 2-2.5 hours for the interview. These will be held in St Mary's House, Eastbourne.


Your main office will be St Mary's House, which is within walking distance of the town and the train station. St Mary's House is within easy reach of main bus routes and Eastbourne train station.


For excellent training and development



Additional Information



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



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