Senior Administrative Officer

Senior Administrative Officer

Job Reference: HCC624885
Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum
Work Location: Cambridge Road, Aldershot and Park House, Alton (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 6 September 2026

The Role:

Join Hampshire County Council's Children's Services - rated Outstanding by OFSTED - and play a vital role in improving outcomes for young people.
As aSeniorAdministrativeOfficer, you'll be an integral part of our Social Work teams, providing essential administrative support to our District Managers whilst line managing our team of Senior Administrative Assistants. Your work will allow frontline professionals to focus on what matters most - safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In this dynamic and rewarding role, you'll work behind the scenes handling a variety of tasks that utilise both your organisation and communication skills.
You'll spend a minimum of one day per week based at Cambridge Road,Aldershotand one day per based at Park House, Alton.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage a team of Senior Administrative Assistants,overseeing performance, workload coordination, recruitment, onboarding, training, and wellbeing.
• Drive operational excellence across the districtby leading communications, overseeing project timelines, ensuring compliance, and delivering impactful events and training.
• Provide administrative support to the District Managerincluding diary management, meeting coordination, and general team support to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare and maintain documentationsuch as reports, correspondence, court documents, and accurate databases and records.
• Handle confidential informationwith discretion while acting as the first point of contact for internal and external queries.
• Support financial and logistical processesby assisting with financial administration, processing invoices and payments, and organising transport for families.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in providing support and guidanceto other staff members.
• Extensive administrative experiencewith strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in IT and digital systems, including Microsoft Office and other software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships and work effectively in a team.
• Adaptable and resilient, capable of working under pressure, using initiative, and managing competing priorities.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and organisational values,demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and respect.

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions truly matter.
• Receive a thorough induction to help you feel confident in your role.
• Enjoy flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more informationhere .

Important:You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

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Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.