Business Support Officer

Business Support Officer

Permanent

Grade 3 - £23,194 - £29,438

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Business Improvement and Support for City Operations!

There are two posts available that are predominantly office based in our brand-new purpose-built depot. However, there is some potential for flexibility around joint office/home working in the future.

The vacant posts are:

• 1 x permanent full-time post (36.5 hours)
• 1 x permanent part time post (30 hours)

We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible individuals to work as part of a Team providing a full range of Business Support functions that contribute to the efficient running of Waste Services. Our aim is always to provide a best-in-class Business Support Service to our service and citizens.

As a Business Support Officer, you will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective and high-quality service supporting the respective service areas in the Directorates.

You will undertake a range of administrative activities, from processing information, maintaining records; ordering equipment; ensuring the smooth running of office functions; setting up and supporting meetings, including taking notes or minutes; analysing and reporting on information and data; responding to FOI's and SAR's.

We are looking for someone who is a pro-active team player, with the ability to work to deadlines and able to manage conflicting priorities and competing demands. You will work flexibly and as part of a team to provide continuity of service, you will have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and have strong skills in working productively in a changing and demanding environment. You will be confident in all office packages and high levels of experience and in general to be able to learn new systems and processes quickly.

You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them.

Closing date 1st March 2023 at 23.59

“Interviews for this post will take place virtually via video conferencing. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information”

For any informal enquires please contact: Jennifer Langan at Jennifer.langan@birmingham.gov.uk.

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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Job Description and Person Specification