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- Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- £24,404 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - flexible working options available
- Permanent
We’re focused on making a meaningful difference in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As an Administrator in the SEND Team, you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
As key members of the team, you will provide high-quality administrative support focused on SEND and inclusion. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing office records, monitoring group inboxes, drafting routine correspondence, and answering calls to support communication with families and professionals. You will contribute to the development and improvement of administrative systems, share your expertise to enhance team practices, and provide guidance and on-the-job training to colleagues. You’ll play an active role in team meetings, offer cover for team members when needed, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations when handling confidential information. Working closely with wider SEND colleagues, particularly within the Annual Review space, you will help ensure the smooth running of operations by managing multiple priorities, adapting to urgent tasks, and maintaining a clear audit trail for collaborative working
You will need
- to have a very flexible approach to changing responsibilities and an evolving role/Service
- to be resilient in recognising there may be challenges ahead and excited to face them.
About Us
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
- Plus lots more!
Closing date: 11.30pm 22 July 2025.
Interview date: 31 July 2025.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 22/07/2025
Salary
£24,404 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Location
This job is located in Ipswich, Suffolk
How to Apply
About Suffolk County Council
Suffolk County Council is the administrative authority for the county of Suffolk in England. It is run by 75 elected county councillors, representing 63 divisions. The main offices are located in Ipswich, with supporting services located elsewhere across the....
