Business Support Administrator
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £24,790 - £25,584 per annum
We are looking for a well organised and self-motivated person to join the Business Support Team and fill this vital role supporting Independent Reviewing Officers within the Quality Assurance, Reviewing & Safeguarding Service (QARSS).
This is one of our business critical, frontline safeguarding services, a key priority for Devon County Council.
You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills. You will be able to quickly respond to changing priorities whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail and possess excellent administrative and organisational skills to undertake tasks across the full range of business support activities.
The post is predominantly organising Child in Care meetings within statutory timescale, along with all post administrative work which included the distribution of the minutes (please note – there is no minute taking involved in this role).
To be successful you must be able to:
- Work as a member of a team both within a busy office environment and via Teams
- Pay attention to detail
- Communicate effectively
You must also be able to:
- Input data accurately
- Process sensitive and confidential information
- Use initiative
- Effectively utilise technology and IT systems
- Have an understanding of Microsoft Office
- Prioritise your workload
- Work to deadlines
Why should you choose Devon County Council?
- Good rates of pay
- Flexibility with working hours and agile working locations
- Excellent health & wellbeing culture within the organisation
- Excellent employee discount scheme – ‘Devon Discounts’ – Accommodation, Food & Drink, Leisure & Transport and more!
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Excellent ongoing internal learning, development & training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 2 July 2025, in person at County Hall, Exeter.
For an informal discussion please contact Alison Brooks, Business Support Manager: alison.brooks@devon.gov.uk
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.
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- 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.
- 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.
Reference: REQ007969
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterDevonHybrid
- Work Postcode
EX2 4QD
- Reference
REQ007969
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£24,790 - £25,584 per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week (Agile working - time in the office, time at home)
- Closing Date
21/06/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes