business administrator Eastbourne, England
Job description
If you have a passion for service delivery and a keenness to learn about our libraries, we would like to hear from you!
We are looking for a part-time Business Administrator to join our Library Administration Team. The role involves supporting a range of duties, including answering customer enquiries, assisting in communications, organising meetings and appointments, data entry and making updates to our website. You will often be required to organise your own workload to meet the demands of a reactive and busy environment.
Strong MS Office skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with customers and colleagues. You should be flexible and self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have good customer service and communication skills
- Have good ICT skills and an interest in further development
- Are able to maintain accurate records with attention to detail
- Can prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Work well in a team
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
In-person interviews will be held at St Mary’s House, Eastbourne. For an informal discussion, please contact please contact Sam Verrall, Office Manager, on 07821 808860.
Work rota:
Monday 10am – 5pm
Tuesday 10am – 5pm
Thursday 10am – 5pm
Friday 9.30am – 5pm
This role offers hybrid working between an office location in Eastbourne and remotely from home. On occasion, you will be required to work at other ESCC library locations to support service delivery.
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Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
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Additional InformationYour starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company InformationEast Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
