Job Description

Job Details:
Job Reference: 623052
Salary Range: 33,178 - 36,369 per annum
Work Location: Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke and Beech Hurst, Andover (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 18 January 2026
The Role:
Join Hampshire County Council's Children's Services-rated Outstanding by OFSTED-and play a vital role in improving outcomes for young people.
As a Senior Administrative Officer, you'll be an integral part of our Social Work teams, providing essential administrative support to our District Managers whilst line managing our team of Senior Administrative Assistants. Your work will allow frontline professionals to focus on what matters most - safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In this dynamic and rewarding role, you'll work behind the scenes handling a variety of tasks that utilise both your organisation and communication skills.
You'll spend a minimum of one day per week based at Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke and one day per based at Beech Hurst, Andover.
What you'll do:

• Lead and manage a team of Senior Administrative Assistants, overseeing performance, workload coordination, recruitment, onboarding, training, and wellbeing.
• Drive operational excellence across the district by leading communications, overseeing project timelines, ensuring compliance, and delivering impactful events and training.
• Provide administrative support to the District Manager including diary management, meeting coordination, and general team support to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare and maintain documentation such as reports, correspondence, court documents, and accurate databases and records.
• Handle confidential information with discretion while acting as the first point of contact for internal and external queries.
• Support financial and logistical processes by assisting with financial administration, processing invoices and payments, and organising transport for families.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in providing support and guidance to other staff members.
• Extensive administrative experience with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in IT and digital systems, including Microsoft Office and other software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships and work effectively in a team.
• Adaptable and resilient, capable of working under pressure, using initiative, and managing competing priorities.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and organisational values, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and respect.

Take a look at our for more information about the Senior Administrative Officer role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.
Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions truly matter.
• Receive a thorough induction to help you feel confident in your role.
• Enjoy flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information

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Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore the advert may close early.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Other job titles you may be searching for: Administrative Assistant, Administrative Officer, Administrative Support, Administrative Coordinator, Secretary, Administrative Specialist, Business Support, Office Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Administration, Administrator
Additional Information:
Senior Administrative Assistant
Vetting Requirements:
The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
For general enquiries, please contact
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Davina Malkin, District Manager on
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.

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