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Administrator, Business Administration, Administrative​/Clerical

Job in Ipswich, Suffolk County, IP1, England, UK
Listing for: Suffolk County Council
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-03-15
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Business Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Clerical
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25185 GBP Yearly GBP 25185.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

  • Suffolk County Council
  • Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX
    - Hybrid working
  • Salary: £25,185 per annum (pro rata)
  • Hours: 22.2 hours per week - flexible working options available
  • Contract: Permanent

We believe in the power of potential. At Suffolk County Council
, we celebrate difference and support everyone to thrive. As an Administrator in the Legal team, you will be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, contribute your ideas, and grow your career in a place that values you.

Your role and responsibilities

Step into a vital role at the heart of our Legal team, where your organisational skills and proactive approach will help drive exceptional service delivery. As an Administrator, you ll provide dynamic support to Advocates, Lawyers, Caseworkers and Paralegals ensuring they have everything they need to focus on delivering outstanding outcomes. From delivering efficient administrative, secretarial and financial support to drafting routine correspondence and coordinating meetings, your work will help keep our fast paced service running smoothly.

You ll play a key role in producing information, research and reports, including financial and statistical data, while actively contributing to the improvement of administration processes across the service.

If you enjoy variety, thrive on accuracy and value being part of a collaborative, knowledgeable team, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

You will need
  • a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and the ability to learn a bespoke case management system

  • attention to detail and understand the need for accuracy

  • to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and data protection

  • to deliver a good customer service experience.

  • to work flexibly as part of a team

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The team is specialised in multi-tasking, handling a range of business disciplines, including administration and typing, client relationship management, communications, finance and performance, marketing and quality-management systems. We are a supportive team who strive to give the best customer service possible.

Empowering Everyone

We re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report ().

For

more information

Please contact Allison Batchelor for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing alli

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word)

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (docx).

  • Tell us about a time you had to manage multiple competing deadlines. How did you prioritise, and what was the outcome?
  • Give an example of when you supported a colleague or covered duties at short notice. How did you ensure service continuity?
  • Tell us about a time you used Excel/Outlook/Word (or a database/IT system) to manage information or produce reporting. What was the task and what did you deliver?
  • Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

    Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

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