Business Support Administrator
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £25,583 - £26,403 per annum
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a positive, can‑do attitude to join our friendly and supportive Administration team. If you have an interest in administration and Children’s Social Care, this could be a rewarding opportunity for you.
As a Business Support Administrator within our Digital Transformation and Business Services Business Support Team, you will play a vital role in ensuring our frontline Children’s Social Work Teams are fully supported to deliver the best outcomes for children and families across Devon.
Reporting to the Business Support Manager, you will provide efficient and effective administrative support, helping to keep services running smoothly. The role is varied and engaging, involving a range of administrative tasks, supporting colleagues, assisting with the development and review of business processes, and using digital tools and systems to improve ways of working. You will also help gather and interpret information, follow up actions, and provide guidance when needed.
Our aim is to enable busy Social Care Teams to make the best use of ICT and administrative processes, allowing them to focus on safeguarding children, promoting wellbeing and working effectively with partner agencies.
For an informal discussion, contact Ann‑Marie Cox on 01392 383698.
We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
This role is subject to safeguarding requirements and a DBS check.
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX2 4QD
- Reference
REQ009472
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£25,583 - £26,403 per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
16/04/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes