Business Support Administrator - Surrey County Council : Job Details

This role has a starting salary of £27,897 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

The working hours are 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

We have a fantastic opportunity within our team! We are hiring a new Business Support Administrator to support the business needs of our thriving outdoor learning provision, Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD). By joining our small, vibrant team, based in a beautiful rural?location in the Surrey Hills you will be part of an organisation that makes a positive and long-lasting impact on people's lives.

This role is onsite and our office is based in Mickleham, Dorking at High Ashurst Outdoor Centre.

Rewards and Benefits

• Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team
• 26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Free parking on site

About the Team

At SOLD we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional outdoor learning programs that inspire and engage both young people and adults alike. Our mission is to enrich personal and social development, elevate achievement and foster aspirations in life.

About the Role

As Business Support Administrator your role will include a range of interesting customer services including:

• Dealing with enquiries
• Liaising with, and managing bookings for, our customers
• Working in the areas of Outreach
• Supporting workplace conferences, meeting and commissioning work
• Dealing with general business support functions

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence the following:

• Relevant business administration to NVQ L2/3, or able to evidence knowledge and understanding of business support functions
• Competent in a range of IT tools
• Minimum of 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above or equivalent
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with customers
• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload and work using own initiative

Contact us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 24th April 2024 with interviews planned on Wednesday 1st May 2024.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.