Overview

Neway have a vacancy for an Admin Support Officer to join our client based with Plymouth City Council.

Location: Plymouth City Council (Ballard House & remote) | Contract: Start 24 September 2025 | End date: 24 October 2025 (with potential extension) | Hours: 29.6 per week | Flexible across 4 or 5 days

Pay: £13.47 PAYE / £16.31 Umbrella | Inside IR35

Application Deadline: Friday 19 September 2025 at 09:00

Plymouth City Council is seeking a highly organised and detail-driven EP&S Support Officer to provide essential administrative and financial support within Children’s Services. This hybrid role covers long-term sickness absence and offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of children in care.

Key Responsibilities

• Process moderated PEPs and liaise with the Virtual School Head to ensure funding is committed
• Maintain the Welfare Call MIS to keep records accurate and up to date
• Raise purchase orders, process invoices, and support budget monitoring
• Collect and analyse data to produce accurate statistical reports
• Digitally record and file confidential documents and statutory review minutes
• Maintain Virtual School platforms and ensure smooth digital operations
• Act as first point of contact for customer enquiries, signposting and prioritising appropriately
• Organise meetings, conferences, and information events
• Undertake other duties aligned with the grade of the post

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• GCSEs (Grade A–C / 9–4) in English and Maths or equivalent
• Experience in admin and financial support roles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and accounting software (e.g. Xero, MYOB)
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Excellent communication and time management abilities

Additional Info

• Hybrid working: split between Ballard House and home
• Role sits within Children’s Services