Business Centre Assistant

1 week ago


Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time
Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Do you want to work with us in helping to create spaces that are great to work in? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for


We've got an exciting opportunity to join our brilliant team whose ambition is to deliver on the promises we make to our customers.

Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don't want to miss.

About the role.
Do you have a passion for working with businesses to improve the economic prosperity of the North East?

You will join the Council's dynamic and successful Business, Employment and Skills Service that leads on activities to raise levels of entrepreneurship and enhance the economic prosperity of Gateshead and its residents.

Through its network of business and innovation centres the service provides a supportive environment for new and young businesses to develop and grow and which meets the needs and aspirations of modern firms.

The role is primarily a customer facing role and the post holder will support the Business Centre Manager(s), in the day-to-day running of the business centre portfolio.

You will be based at one of our business centres.

You must be qualified to NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) or have equivalent experience.

You will be computer literate and customer focused with good communication and interpersonal skills.

You will have experience of financial management and monitoring procedures and the ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines and achieve agreed targets.

You will be self-motivated, be able to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively, and act under your own initiative as well as being part of an effective team.

You will also be able to demonstrate using oral and written communication skills to engage with customers and be able to effectively prioritise your workload.

Working hours are 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday and 8.30 to 4.30 on a Friday.

A bit about Gateshead Council

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service.

We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights
You'll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.
We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year
You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme
You will receive a generous mileage allowance when using your vehicle for work purposes

  • You'll get a generous annual leave package per year and the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year
  • We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend; including O2, Virgin Media and Dell.
It's time to apply
We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via the link attached.

It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.



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