Business Support Administrator

1 month ago


Newbury, United Kingdom West Berkshire Council Full time

Vacancy Summary
- Employer:

- West Berkshire Council
- Salary:

- From £22,369 to £24,496 per annum, pro rata (Grade E)
- Location:

- Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury
- Contract:

- Permanent
- Working Pattern:

- Full Time
- Hours:

- 30 hours per week.
- DBS Check:

- No
- Closing Date:

- 28/07/2023 at 23:59
- Reference:

- V5285

Vacancy Description

We have a new vacancy in our Family Placement Team for an enthusiastic and resilient Business Support Administrator working 30 hours a week.

This role provides a comprehensive administrative and customer focused support service to the team including:

- Assist with financial duties including purchase and sales orders, foster carer payments and petty cash
- Organising and minuting meetings
- Answering telephone enquiries from members of the public and professionals
- Provide admin assistance as required to Managers, Assistant Team Managers, Social Workers and Family Support Workers
- Produce and format a range of documents including letters, reports, and presentations ensuring they are accurate and well presented.

You must be committed to the work of the service, be conscientious, organised and discreet as well as having an excellent eye for detail.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28** **days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

For an informal discussion, please contact Julie Povey, Business Support Manager on 01635 503573 or Alex Steward, Support Services Officer on 01635 503612.

**Equal Opportunities**

How to apply

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.



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