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Business Administrator
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Salary: £25,185 per annum (pro rata for part time or under 12 months)
Hours: 4 x posts available
Contract: Permanent
Posts available
Posts 1 and 2 - 37 hours
Post 3 - 18.5 hours
Post 4 - 19 hours
Please specify in your application which post/s you are applying for.
As a modern, flexible, and effective organisation, we are driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That is why, when you join us as a Business Administrator, you will be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore innovative ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
- Do you have recent experience of financial processes, payment, and auditing?
- Would you like to work in an incredibly varied, challenging and rewarding role?
- Are you passionate about making a positive difference to those who live in Suffolk.
You will
- Bring a solid understanding of financial processes.
- Be able to take accurate notes and actions.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and IT skills, with the ability to contribute effectively as part of a team.
- Work confidently on your own initiative and independently resolve a range of issues.
- Show strong accuracy and a keen eye for detail.
- Have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise work to meet deadlines and team objectives.
- Possess a proficient level of literacy and numeracy.
Even if you do not meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The Adoption and Fostering Team is part of the Corporate Parenting Service which is committed to providing the best service and support for children in care, adopted children and their families.
Our team has a culture of being supportive, inclusive and of self-assessment to improve practice and outcomes to our customers. Join our team for a varied, fast paced, and interesting job where you will meet friendly, encouraging people.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility, and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We aim to include all communities we serve in our representation. To achieve this, we encourage applications from everyone.
For more information
Please contact Jo Smith (She/her) on 01473 264494 or email: jo.smith@suffolk.gov.uk or Pina Standring (She/her) on 01473 265932 or email pina.standring@suffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.30pm, 8 March 2026
We offer
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
- Plus lots more!
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 08/03/2026
Salary
£25,185 per annum
Location
This job is located in Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid
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