Job type: Temporary, fixed term to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months

Hours: Part Time 18.5 hours per week

Job Location: Taw View, Barnstaple, this role requires a minimum of 2 days per week on site working (pro rata for part time roles)

Opportunities to work flexibly: Yes – see above – On site presence is a requirement of the role

An opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Administrator to join our Business Support Team based in Taw View, Barnstaple providing support to FRONTLINE CHILDREN’S SOCIAL CARE

Why work for Devon County Council?

• Excellent health & wellbeing culture within the organisation
• Excellent employee discount scheme – ‘ViVup & Devon Discounts’ – Accommodation, Food & Drink, Leisure & Transport and more!
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Excellent ongoing internal learning, development & training opportunities
• Peninsula Pension scheme membership
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) – rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service. (pro rata for Part Time staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme (Wellbeing Hub)

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for details of the skills & qualities we need from you, to include:

• Able to use a laptop (TEAMS/Outlook/Calendars/Microsoft Edge/Excel/Word). Basic Training will be provided.
• Positive & enthusiastic attitude towards learning and supporting colleagues.
• Experience of note taking (typed) at meetings.
• Good communication skills & the ability to build good working relationships with team members and wider colleagues.
• Ability to plan workload for the day and be adaptable when Service needs might change.
• Ability to think on your feet and work with colleagues to resolve problems.
• Remain calm and resilient under pressure.
• Being a team player

Key tasks/responsibilities of the role:

• Using a laptop and various internal systems and Microsoft packages to conduct your role.
• Working in an ‘agile’ way – some mandatory office-based work alongside flexibility to work remotely some of the time.
• Drafting & responding to emails.
• Note taking at meetings (in person and virtual – typed).
• Uploading/downloading evidence to/from internal systems.
• Inputting data into spreadsheet/word documents.
• Supporting with Subject Access Requests/Police Search requests.
• Ingoing/Outgoing mail.
• Ordering stationary and other office supplies.
• Processing and sending out letters.
• Supporting with historical file archiving

Interviews will be held

Virtually via TEAMS (you will need access to a laptop/computer with webcam & microphone) on Tuesday 15th September 2026

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact the following person for an informal discussion before applying:

Name: Hannah Sinclair
Telephone number: 01392 388672

The supporting statement will form a VITAL part of the selection process – see information below – how to apply.

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.

Please click Apply Now to see further information.

• 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.
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes – Working for Devon | Devon County Council
• 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).
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.