School Improvement Senior Administrative Assistant HCC625090


Company:	Hampshire County Council
Salary:	£26,018 to £27,111 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Winchester, SO23 8UJ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Join our busy and supportive Hampshire Inspection and Advisory Service (HIAS) team as a School Improvement Senior Administrative Assistant, helping to deliver high-quality support to schools and education professionals across Hampshire.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work closely with inspectors, advisers and colleagues, ensuring the smooth delivery of school improvement services and providing excellent support to schools and stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the School Improvement Team.

• Act as a key point of contact for schools, delivering excellent customer service by phone, email and in person.

• Maintain accurate records, data and documentation using a range of systems and databases.

• Support inspectors and advisers with the organisation and administration of school improvement activities.

• Assist with managing enquiries, reports and information to ensure services run efficiently.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a professional and responsive service to schools across Hampshire.

What we're looking for

• Experience working in an administrative and/or customer-focused environment.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and competing priorities.

• Strong attention to detail with accurate data entry and keyboard skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, schools and stakeholders.

• Confidence working independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative when required.

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.

• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Why join us?

• Be part of a highly regarded team supporting schools and educational outcomes across Hampshire.

• Work alongside experienced education professionals and advisers.

• Gain valuable experience within a well-established and respected education service.

• Benefit from a supportive team environment with opportunities for learning and development.

• Flexible working arrangements are available, with both full-time and part-time applications welcomed.

• Play an important role in helping schools and children achieve the best possible outcomes.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other job titles you may be searching for include: Senior Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Business Support Assistant, Education Administrator, School Improvement Administrator, Team Administrator, Office Administrator, Customer Service Administrator or Administrative Officer.

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