Business and Finance Administrator; Redeployment

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Riverside, Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ
  - Hybrid working
• Salary: £25,185 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available

• Contract: Permanent

  This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

We believe in the power of potential. At Suffolk County Council
, we celebrate difference and support everyone to thrive. As a Business and Finance Administrator in the Business Management Service you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, contribute your ideas, and grow your career in a place that values you. Be part of a team that supports some of the most vulnerable adults in our community. This is more than just a desk job - it’s a chance to grow your skills, build your confidence, and help shape better outcomes for people across Suffolk.

Reimagine the possibilities.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping essential services running smoothly by supporting a range of finance and administrative tasks. From auditing commissioned care and processing care provider payments to maintaining accurate records in our customer case management database, your attention to detail will make a real difference. You’ll use digital tools like Oracle and Excel to stay organised and ensure everything is on track, while working closely with care providers and frontline staff to keep things moving on time.

As part of a friendly, supportive team that values your ideas and input, you’ll help us deliver the best possible service to those who need it most.

• Experience in Financial and Administrative Processes.
• Good IT, including Microsoft Office and email, and admin skills.
• Great communication and teamwork skills.
• An interest in finance, business, or public service.

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.

In this role you will be part of a team, who provide a county wide service, where you will be supporting the relevant manager who is responsible for services within your area.

As part of this team, you will work towards the Suffolk County Council’s vision and Adult Social Cares priorities to promote better outcomes for residents of Suffolk.

The team that you will be part of, is responsible for supporting some of the most vulnerable adults in Suffolk offering services such as social services, occupational therapy professionals, helping people to maintain independence to stay at home, mental health and learning disability services, commissioning and contracting functions.

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.

Please contact Sean Hall
, (he/him), Area Business Manager, for a casual conversation. You can reach him by calling or emailing .

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (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
.

1. What attracted you to apply for this role

2. Give an example of how you have used digital tools (such as Oracle or Excel) to organise and manage information effectively

3. Describe a time you worked as part of a team. What was your role?

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note:

Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed.

You can request reasonable adjustments by contacting our Recruitment Team at  or  You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If you’re invited to the next stage, you’ll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 18 January 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid