Administrative Officer (SEND Reform Programme)

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC625317
Salary Range: £28,697 - £31,573 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months
Closing Date: 18 November 2026

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hampshire’s new SEND Reform Programme as an Administrative Officer at an important stage in its development, helping to shape how we work and deliver improvements that enhance outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Working across education, health and social care, you will provide high-quality administrative support, coordinating programme activities, meetings, information and stakeholder engagement. We are recruiting six Administrative Officers who will support a range of workstreams, offering a varied role with opportunities to contribute to the programme's development and success.

What you’ll do:

• Provide high-quality administrative support across the SEND Reform Programme.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and working groups, including agendas, papers and minute-taking.
• Maintain programme records, action logs, trackers and documentation to support delivery and governance.
• Produce and update reports, presentations, briefings and other programme materials.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and partners across education, health and social care.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering efficient and high-quality administrative support.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and professional correspondence, meeting records and documentation.
• Knowledge of SEND and current sector practice, or a strong willingness to develop this knowledge through learning, training and professional development.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work on your own initiative, take ownership of tasks and identify opportunities to add value and improve outcomes.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Administrative Officer role, team and our values. The ‘About you’ section explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Why join us?

• Be part of a developing SEND Reform Programme, helping to shape new ways of working while supporting meaningful change.
• Be part of a collaborative team working across education, health and social care to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore the advert may close early.

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 may include: Business Support Officer, Administration Officer, Partnership Support Officer, SEND Improvement Support Officer, Admin Officer, Admin Assistant, Project Support Officer.

Travel Requirements:

You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire, and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.

Additional Information:

Administrative Officer Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Becky Tappenden, SEND Reform and Improvement Lead on Becky.Tappenden@hants.gov.uk