Job Introduction
From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing.
The pay range for this role will be £28,142 - £31,537 p.a. (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025.
You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure
Role Purpose
The School Admissions and Transport Team in BCP Council Children’s Services are looking for:
School Admissions and Transport Officers (Band E, permanent, full-time)
The team work together to deliver the following:
- provide access to school places by implementing the school admission process
- assessing home to school transport applications for assistance for eligible children
- supporting parents/carers, local school partners and other agencies by answering queries and providing advice relating to school admissions and home to school transport eligibility
Main Responsibilities
You will be part of busy team of friendly colleagues, dealing with a high volume of enquiries and working with a range of partners.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for individuals with a strong commitment to customer care who can communicate in a calm and professional way whilst being sensitive to the issues facing families and colleagues who are requesting information and help.
Candidates must have
- A minimum of two A levels or NVQ 2/3 in Business Administration (or equivalent experience).
- Strong ICT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook
- Experience of providing administrative support in a busy office environment.
- Ability to deliver high standards of customer care and liaise with a wide range of people.
- Skilled in analysing, compiling and presenting information, including statistical data and reports.
- Be able to prepare engaging presentations using a clear brief.
- Be able to organise meetings including logging requests received, compilation and distribution of paperwork. Keeping accurate notes of discussions and decisions made at meetings.
- Experience of diary management for senior officers.
- Attention to detail with the ability to proofread.
- The ability to work within established process and procedure and to make decisions using criteria and policy.
The role requires excellent organisational and administrative skills, including effective planning and prioritise of workloads. You will need to maintain accuracy, stay organised under pressure, meet tight deadlines and remain resilient.
We offer the opportunity work agilely (e.g. work from home for the majority of the working week) once training and development has been completed.
We are looking to hold interviews on 21 November 2025.
Please contact Angie Hill on 01202 123249 or Caroline Stanley on 01202 123513 for an informal chat about this position or email angie.hill@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or caroline.stanley@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council
At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people.
From 1 December 2025, we’re proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it’s flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we’re excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that’s evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities.
Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)
Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you
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