Business Support Administrator in Exeter

On-site in Exeter·Part-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 13 Nov)

Devon County Council

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Our summary

Salary: £26,847 - £27,274 a year
About £1,900 - £1,930 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Exeter
Contract: Part-time
Closing date: Apply by Friday 27 November
Holiday: 26 days holiday + bank holidays

Skills

Devon County Council is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Exeter.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We are looking for someone with good communication skills and a helpful, can-do attitude to join our busy Business Support Team.

Would you like to work as part of a dedicated and friendly Administration team? Do you have an interest in administration and Children's Social Care?

The role

Working within our Digital Transformation and Business Services, Business Support Team, the Business Support Administrator is a vital part of ensuring that back office functions continue to support our frontline Children's Social Work Teams to flourish and grow, which is a critical priority for Devon County Council

Reporting to the Business Support Manager, this role is a key support post. Day to day tasks include:

Effective administrative support for the smooth running of the office by undertaking a range of administrative support tasks. Working onsite is a requirement.

Providing support and guidance to colleagues, assisting in the creation and reviewing of business processes, policies and procedures and the gathering/interpretation, alongside chasing and following up defined actions. Supporting the use of technology

How you'll work

Permanent
Part Time 25.9 hours per week

About Business Support to Childrens Social Care

Our aim is to support our busy Social Care Teams to achieve effective and efficient use of ICT and administrative processes that deliver best outcomes for children; including keeping vulnerable children safe; promoting children's health and wellbeing; delivering social care and a range of other local community services, working together with partner agencies and professionals.

Our offer to you

Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.

In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:

26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website.
Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme - available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role).
Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.

For an informal discussion please contact Ann-Marie Cox ann-marie.cox@devon.gov.uk

Interview Date: 04/12/2026

Hiring process

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

Please click here to see the Job Description

DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council's use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
This role requires a DBS disclosure.