Job Description
Adecco are recruiting on behalf of East Sussex County Council for an experienced and motivated Business Administrator to join their team.
Position Details
- Job Title: Business Administrator
- Employer: East Sussex County Council
- Contract Type: Temporary
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Pay Rate:
- 13.47 per hour (PAYE)
- 17.35 per hour (Umbrella)
- Location: Dorset Road in Bexhill
Please note: Due to the nature of the role and its location, an Enhanced DBS with Barred Lists for Adults & Children is essential.
About the Role
This role provides vital administrative and reception support to ensure the smooth running of services within the Council. You will play a key part in maintaining accurate records, responding to enquiries, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a professional and welcoming environment.
You will also be supporting a team that makes a meaningful difference to the local community, including interacting with staff working both onsite and remotely.
Top 3 Essential Skills
- Reception experience
- Strong administrative skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Key Responsibilities
- Providing reception cover and greeting visitors.
- Responding to email and telephone enquiries professionally.
- Data entry, record maintenance, photocopying, scanning, and general admin tasks.
- Drafting correspondence and preparing basic reports.
- Maintaining filing systems and departmental information.
- Minute-taking for routine meetings.
- Supporting managers with diary management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Using MS Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools effectively.
Ideal Candidate
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator with excellent customer service skills
- Able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- Comfortable using various IT systems
- Professional, reliable, and adaptable
- Understands confidentiality and can work with sensitivity
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are looking for a rewarding administrative role within a supportive public-sector environment, apply today via Adecco.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
