Polegate (On-Site)
Permanent, Part time
£25,993 - £26,835 per annum pro rata
18.5
Job introduction
About the role
If you have a passion for service delivery and a keenness to support our libraries, we would like to hear from you!
We are looking for two part-time Senior Business Administrators to join our Library Administration Support Team. The role involves supporting a range of duties, including placing and processing orders for goods and services, assisting with staff recruitment, answering customer and staff enquiries, 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.
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 customer service and communication skills
- Have strong ICT skills and an interest in further development
- Can input and manage data with attention to detail
- Can prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Work well in a team
- Are willing to learn and undertake training as required
There are two posts available, one permanent, and one fixed-term until 31 March 2026. The highest scoring candidate at interview will be asked to confirm their preference.
Work rota:
Permanent post: Monday 9am – 5pm, Thursday 1.30pm – 5pm, Friday 9am – 5pm
Fixed-term post: Wednesday 9am – 5pm, Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 1.30pm – 5pm
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.
Interviews will be confirmed within two weeks of the closing date and will take place at Eastbourne Library in person.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion, please contact please contact Sam Verrall, Office Manager, on 07543 800593.
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Additional information
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
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.
Reasonable adjustments
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.
Equal Opportunities
East 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.
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