1139 Administration jobs in Haywards Heath

Role Purpose:

To provide an administrative support service to operational and management teams within Adult Social Care that enables the smooth running of day-to-day activities. To work collaboratively with team members in delivering the directorate's aim to provide personalised services for Adults in the community.

Work Context:

Administrative assistants play a key role in the provision of a high quality and responsive business support service to teams and front line staff. They will need to work in a flexible and supportive manner with a range of staff in the team, depending on team requirements. Depending on the team within which the post holder works, they may be required to undertake additional specific responsibilities to assist in the effective delivery of services. There may also be a need for them to be an initial point of contact within the team and forward enquiries in line with local procedures.

Line management responsibility:

The post holder will work as a member of a team and will not hold direct line management responsibilities.

Representative Accountabilities:

Analysis, Reporting & Documentation

* Ensure information and records are processed and stored to agreed procedures.

* Assist in providing and manipulating basic data for statistical and other reports. May run and present standard reports.

* Prepare and dispatch a range of standard correspondence/documents to ensure an efficient response to enquiries and timely conclusion of any process connected with the defined area of activity.

Customer Service & Support

* Deliver a range of administrative and/or customer/consultancy services in support of existing systems or processes to agreed standards, to maximise service quality and continuity.

* Receive and respond to everyday enquiries from customers to provide a timely, courteous and efficient service.

Planning & Organising

* Support a group of senior staff, ensuring confidentiality, and assisting in the effective organisation of internal/external meetings and activities to support a high standard of office organisation.

* Assess the range and volume of work to be undertaken for the days ahead and plan to ensure it is completed to time and to an appropriate standard.

Finance/Resource Management

* Follow established ordering procedures to ensure adequate resources are available to meet work requirements. Work with others

* Receive visitors and provide/request basic information in a courteous manner to promote a positive image of the work unit.

Duties for all Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation.

Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity.

Health, Safety & Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Experience and Personal Characteristics:

* Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level.

* Familiar with one or more of the specific processes used in business, financial or HR administration.

* Ability to apply relevant health and safety, equality and diversity, and other county/service policies and procedures.

* Competent in a range of IT tools.

* Ability to work with others to provide excellent customer service.

* Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with staff and customers.

* Able to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities. * Experience of working in a busy office environment

Role Summary:

To provide an administrative support service to our adult social care team to enable a smooth running of day-to-day activities.

To work collaboratively with team members in delivering the directorate's aim to provide personalised services for Adults in the community.

To be able to work in a flexible and supportive manner with a range of staff in the team, as well as being the first point of contact within the team.

They will be able to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and customers confidently.

Confident answering phone calls - able to transfer calls where appropriate and document messages onto systems when required.

Confident with all Microsoft Packages, notably Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word.

Aware of and adheres to GDPR processes.

Works well alone and in a team. Will ask for help if required.

Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with staff and customers.

Able to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities.

Experience of working in a busy office environment.

They will be subject to supervision but will be expected to organise their own workload and set their own priorities within short, e.g. day-to-day timescales

Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We are a reputable specialist electrical contractor based in Horsham that is looking for a real team player to join our friendly team.  We are also an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Due to the location of our premises and the lack of public transport, the successful candidate will need to have their own vehicle. The position is office based only.

They will be well presented and have proven experience in a similar role, which will include all general clerical duties such as answering the telephone, greeting occasional visitors and providing refreshments, typing, computer inputting, filing, photocopying. printing, maintaining stationary stock levels.  This list is not exhaustive.

The successful candidates will be self-motivated, keen, and possess good interpersonal skills, a good commercial acumen, excellent telephone manner, excellent spoken and written English, and accurate typing skills.  Experience of Microsoft Office for Windows is essential.

Person Specification

• Previous experience in an administrative role is essential.
li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and self-manage effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

Benefits

• Salary Negotiable for most suitable Candidate.
• BUPA Private Medical Health Insurance.
• Holidays (Subject to Accrual). 
li>5 days Spring Holiday.
• 10 days Summer Holiday.
• 10 days Christmas Shutdown incl. Bank Holidays.
• Working Hours 09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday (with 1 hour for lunch).
• Auto-enrolment Pension (Optional).
• Free Parking at Horsham workplace.
• Pleasant, friendly working environment.

This bank position has a starting salary of 14.72 per hour, plus an additional 2.20 per hour annual leave allowance.

We are excited to be hiring a Bank Administration Assistant to support our fantastic Mole Valley Locality team based in Pippbrook, Dorking.

This is a bank position and hours will be mutually agreed between the successful candidate and the Hiring Manager.

Rewards and Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

Our Mole Valley Locality Team is part of the Adults Wellbeing and Health Partnership Directorate. We support our local residents to be in control of their lives and live as independently as possible.

The team is made up of around 50 staff including Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and support staff, and we are headed up by a Team Manager and Senior Manager. We are a very supportive team who enjoy seeing our colleagues thrive.

We are now looking for Bank Administration Assistant who can provide comprehensive administrative support to our Adult Social Care team. This is a highly varied role, where no two days are the same, however you will always have the full support of your colleagues.

In this role you will undertake general administrative duties to provide support to a specialised operational team within Adult Social Care, helping to keep our service users and staff members safe. This will include receiving calls, therefore you will need to be a clear and confident communicator.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Experience in a high volume call taking or customer facing environment
• Solid background in administration
• Excellent customer service and listening skills
• Confident, organised and proactive approach to work
• Attention to detail, time management and ability to maintain high standards of accuracy under pressure
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft applications (Teams, Outlook, Excel and Word)

This is a rolling advert. Applications will be reviewed regularly and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Job Role – Administration Assistant

Department – Administration

Reporting to – Office Manager

Monday to Friday – 8am to 5.30pm (37.5 hours p/w)

We are looking for an Administration Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis to help support all business functions.

You will work closely alongside all departments, and managers, in a variety of tasks and responsibilities, with the core focus being on helping support the smooth running of the centre in Gatwick, and exam invigilation.

Your duties/responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

· Set up, and invigilation of, computer-based exams in the Gatwick centre.

· Opening and closing of the Gatwick centre, which will involve maintaining clean and safe facilities. For example, ensuring there are sufficient supplies and that the rooms are clean and tidy.

· Monitoring and communicating with enquiries, and providing assistance on study paths for those enquiring, through to successful booking

· Processing course bookings in line with company processes

· Supporting learners with material and content enquiries, maintaining the online learning system to ensure learners have access to the correct material

· Maintaining in house learner management systems with accurate learner information

· Supporting the tutor team through the set up of classroom and class logistics, as well as the printing and sourcing of course material

Further ad hoc tasks are likely to appear within the role as business needs arise. The above is an indication of the tasks within the role and is not intended as an exhaustive list.

It’s important to note that the Gatwick premises is a growing centre and although you will be part of the larger South East team, much of your day-to-day work will be lone working.

Key skills/experience:

· Previous administration and office experience is essential with proven independent and team working skills.

· Excellent and professional interpersonal and communication skills to both internal and external stakeholders.

· Highly organised with a good eye for detail, and the ability to manage your time well.

· The ability to work pro-actively.

· Comfortable with working in a small team.

· Good and demonstratable knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.

Requirements

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (based on fulltime hours) PLUS bank holidays
• Hybrid working available, equipment provided for homeworking
• Flexible-working positive employer with a range of family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour confidential access to counselling and support services
• Competitive Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Long term career prospects in a growing company
• Employee perks including a range of discounts to suit your lifestyle

First Intuition are dedicated to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles require reference checks, an enhanced DBS, and online searches in line with KCSIE guidelines. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

First Intuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and adhere to our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy, which can be viewed here . 

We are a disability confident employer, committed to equal opportunities for all applicants. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Legal Administration Assistant

This well established Law firm who have an excellent reputation with caring for their clients and staff are looking to recruit a Legal Administration Assistant, to cover their office in Eastbourne. This is a very varied role working in different departments covering holidays, sickness and work overload which gives you the opportunity to experience different sections of Law, training will be given. The successful candidate will need experience as a Legal Secretary, or a Law graduate with some office experience, have excellent typing and IT skills, enjoy working in a busy environment and as part of a team. 

In return the company are offering an excellent salary, benefits, and career progression hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

To apply please submit your CV to Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit or for more information please feel free to call Jan Hanley at Staff recruit

This role has a starting salary of 23,322 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This role is a 24-month fixed term apprenticeship opportunity.

We are excited to be recruiting a Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice for the fantastic User Voice and Participation team at Surrey County Council. We promote agile working as a team, and we split our time between working from home and working in the office (at least 2 days per week).

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including those with EHCP's, additional needs or those who are care experienced.

Rewards and Benefits

• The chance to get paid to learn and use your own personal talents to shape your future
• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About Us

As the User Voice and Participation Team, we work with children and young people to ensure they have their voices heard in the services that they access in Surrey. We run Surrey Youth Voice which is a partnership between us as the User Voice and Participation Team and young people in Surrey. There are a variety of ways we engage with young people, for example through participation groups, digital engagement, and events.

Participation means taking part in something. In our experience, participation not only helps shape communities and services, but participation also supports children and young people build self-belief and develop important life skills such as independence. We listen to children and young people's feedback to get a real understanding of what is and isn't working in Surrey services, including health, social care, and education.

This role will primarily support the emotional wellbeing and mental health workstream within the team. The workstream runs a participation group called Consulting Youth Advisors (CYA) who are a group of young people passionate about improving emotional wellbeing and mental health services in Surrey. They come together to share their views on all things emotional wellbeing and mental health, with the aim of creating positive change. This role will also be supporting a really exciting peer led research programme where young people will learn social research skills and conduct their own research within the topic of mental health. This role will be supporting the youth researchers and amplifying their findings to make positive change.

About your Apprenticeship

We want this apprenticeship to be an opportunity for you to gain experience across a wide range of duties putting you in the best position to succeed in your apprenticeship qualification and take the first steps on your career journey! In this role, you will:

• Build positive relationships with young people, supporting young people to feel comfortable and share their views on emotional wellbeing and mental health services to make positive change
• Support the organisation of fun and engaging participation groups. This includes building positive relationships, recruiting young people, preparing agendas and creating engaging participation activities
• Prepare engaging communications such as emails, blogs and social media content to promote the work of the emotional wellbeing and mental health workstream
• Attend engagement events to promote the work of the wider User Voice and Participation team and hear feedback from young people that do not attend Surrey Youth Voice participation groups
• Prepare engaging resources that support young people to have their voices heard and get involved
• Support the In Our Own Words peer-led youth research programme, supporting young people with their own mental health research

We won't be expecting you to jump in and be able to do this all from day one. You'll first go through an induction period allowing you to get used to the office and the team. As you gain more confidence in your role, you'll be supported to do more and more!

The learning side of your apprenticeship will be delivered by Surrey Adult Learning. As you progress through your course, you'll have 1 day a week that will be dedicated to your apprenticeship studies.

As your qualification comes to an end and you begin to turn your eye to the future, we have a fantastic support programme in place that will put you in the best position to take the next step on your exciting career journey. Our desire is for all our apprenticeships to be the first step on a long and successful career journey within SCC.

Application Questions

Applying with us is simple! We aren't asking for a CV; all we ask is that you answer a few questions about yourself and the role you're applying for to see if this job is a good match for you! They will be:

• What excites you about applying for this apprenticeship?
• Tell us about a time when you took the initiative to learn something new outside of education. It could be a hobby, skill, or subject that interested you. How did you go about learning it? What did you gain from the experience? Did you come up against any challenges?
• Describe a team project or group activity you were involved in. What was your role and how did you contribute to the team's success? Did you come up against any obstacles? How did you overcome them?
• What motivates you to get involved in projects that aim to make positive change for young people?

If you do not hold an English and Maths GCSE graded A-C or 4-9, you will be required to complete these in addition to the apprenticeship. Additional tutoring and support will be provided.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31st August 2025with interviews planned for early September 2025.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Legal Administration Assistant

This well established Law firm who have an excellent reputation with caring for their clients and staff are looking to recruit a Legal Administration Assistant, to cover their office in Eastbourne. This is a very varied role working in different departments covering holidays, sickness and work overload which gives you the opportunity to experience different sections of Law, training will be given. The successful candidate will need experience as a Legal Secretary, or a Law graduate with some office experience, have excellent typing and IT skills, enjoy working in a busy environment and as part of a team. 

In return the company are offering an excellent salary, benefits, and career progression hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

To apply please submit your CV to Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit or for more information please feel free to call Jan Hanley at Staff recruit

Work from Home Office, Data Entry Remote Part-Time/Full-time Job

About the Job Position:

This remote entry-level role comes with training for qualified candidates. Depending on your expertise and desired area of interest, the remote duties may include work at home computer data entry, participating in market research activities such as survey design, focus group participation, product testing, social media and more. You may also be asked to assist with data analysis or providing feedback to support our clients in evaluating product potential. The position offers flexible work hours (part-time to full-time) with the opportunity to work from home and influence strategies across various industries, including automotive, healthcare, entertainment and more.

About Us:

Top Level Promotions specializes in market research, partnering with leading global brands to help businesses connect with customers and achieve sustainable growth. We are expanding our remote team and are looking for professionals to contribute valuable insights in a competitive environment.

Some of the Industries in Which We Work.

Qualifications:

Skills:

Job Perks:

Salary:

This work from home position pays between 18.50 and 36.00 per hour depending your field of interest.

Experience:

This is an introductory position and training is provided to successful candidates.

Application:

Sincerely,

West Durrington College, part of the Chichester College Group

Business Administration Manager (Ref: WD5409)

£24,791 - £25,935 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Our vibrant Creative Industries team is looking for a Business Administration Manager to lead and co-ordinate key administrative operations that enable the delivery of outstanding customer service.

You will provide leadership to a team of administrators, ensuring processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with business objectives.

In this dynamic role, no two days will be the same. One day you might be scheduling meetings or planning an event, the next you could be liaising with students, parents, and staff, placing orders, updating timetables, or working with colleagues to manage budgets. These are just a few examples—the variety is what makes the role exciting, and your responsibilities will go beyond these examples.

Essential requirements for the role include experience of working in a fast paced, customer focused environment within an administrative role in a supervisory capacity. You will also have familiarity with management information systems/data bases and financial and facilities management principles (including input and analysis of data). Proven knowledge of Microsoft applications and office management procedures including Health & Safety are also essential. 

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
li>25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service , plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes – including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
< i>Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service). < i>Continuous professional development opportunities – including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities. < i>And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. 

We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview

Closing date:    15 September 2025

Interview date:    1 October 2025

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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists,/and any relevant overseas checks and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.