Doncaster Council Jobs 2023 – Business Support Officer

Post: Business Support Officer

Based at: Civic Office/hybrid

Salary details: Grade 6 £20,035 – £20,843 (pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent – Full-time 37 Hours Per Week

Closing date: 6th November 2023

We are passionate about Doncaster – it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

These roles involve working as part of the Business Support Service based within the Learning & Opportunities: Children & Young People Directorate. To provide and deliver comprehensive technical business support functions specific to the area of deployment and demonstrate knowledge of legislation and guidance relevant to the area of deployment.

To provide effective, professional, high quality, modern and solution focused Business Support for the Directorate and work together with the wider Business Support and Development Service as one unified Service to continually improve the efficiency and quality of the services provided.

We will be following the hybrid working policy with a blend of working in the office and from home.

These posts will be undertaking business support duties mainly within our Commissioning and Executive Teams. The ideal candidate will have experience of providing administrative support in a busy office, be well-organised and flexible, and have excellent customer service skills and experience of working to conflicting deadlines. We are looking for hardworking and conscientious people to work in a busy environment, providing an essential and valuable service to our customers.

The ideal candidates will have extensive experience of Microsoft Excel, databases, finance and diary management skills plus experience of taking minutes at meetings.

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of these roles are contained in each of the job profile and role summaries.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our Working in Doncaster page to find out more.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 9th November 2023 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on the week commencing 16th November 2023.

For further information about the role please contact Lorna List/Natalie Wallett on [email protected] or [email protected] or telephone 01302 737948/737425.

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

English Fluency Duty Under The Immigration Act 2016: As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers being able to provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.