Administrator

This is a great opportunity to support local democracy at Suffolk County Council as a Senior Administrator in Democratic Services, working alongside politicians and officers across all departments, as well as providing advice and information to the public. If you're ready to make a real difference, we're ready to support your journey. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for councillors, members of the public and staff through the councillor service helpdesk.
• Managing multiple inboxes covering a broad range of queries and issues.
• Running budget reports using Oracle Fusion and reconciling spend.
• Administering Councillor Locality Budget Grants.
• Processing Councillor Expense claims
• Maintaining the democracy and governance pages on the Council's website
• Updating the democratic information on the Council's Intranet for staff and councillors
• Handling and recording petitions using an established procedure, Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the .
1. Describe a situation where you had to explain information, guidance, or a process to someone who was unfamiliar with it. How did you ensure they understood? 2. What interests you about supporting democratic services and working with elected councillors, officers, and members of the public? 3. When did you last learn something new and how did you go about it? 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. For guidance on completing your application, please see our ., 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-Onsite


• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing and supporting workloads as required.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of the distinct roles of councillors and officers.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and editing webpages (training will be provided).
• Commitment to delivering high standards of customer service.
• Knowledge of local government and political awareness is desirable.
  
  As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:
• 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