Team Administrator

Job Introduction

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

This part-time permanent role has a starting salary of £13,817 per annum (pro rata to £27,634 FTE), based on an 18-hour working week. Working hours are 9am-5pm Monday and Tuesday, plus Wednesday 1pm-5pm.

We are excited to be a part-time Team Administrator to join our team and play an essential role in supporting Education colleagues. The office base for this position is Dakota, 11 De Havilland Drive, Weybridge KT13 0YP and the role allows for hybrid working with attendance in the office at least one day per week.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days’ holiday, 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
• A generous local government salary related pension 
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year 
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing 
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About the Role 

In this role you will process referrals; distribute reports; liaise with professionals both within Education and with other agencies; keep track of information; update and maintain spreadsheets and databases; respond to telephone calls; take meeting notes and subsequently distribute to involved parties, ensuring timescales are met; and provide performance information.

You will be highly organised and willing to take responsibility. Comfortable in setting your own priorities and meeting deadlines, you also will be skilled at using your initiative. You will make sure that everything is in place to guarantee that all runs smoothly for the processes and teams you support.

Excellent interpersonal skills are essential along with a high level of written and verbal communication skills. You will have experience of working with highly confidential information in a customer focused environment and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

To succeed as a Team Administrator in our team - you will:

• Be a team player but also be able to work independently and be confident in using your initiative 
• Be confident, organised and able to implement a proactive approach to your work
• Display resilience and be able to work towards tight deadlines
• Be willing to learn new skills to develop within the team and help others
• Be adaptable to change in processes as the service requires

Shortlisting Criteria
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Prior experience in administration
• Experience of working in a busy office environment (when we are in the office)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (we handle telephone calls in this role)
• Experience in minute/note taking on a laptop 
• Excellent IT skills and be proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint & Sharepoint)

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

Contact us 
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please email Gemma Condron at gemma.condron@surreycc.gov.uk. 

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/10/2025 with interviews to follow.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. 

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! 

Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council

Our Commitment 

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. 

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.