Business Support Assistant

About Us:

Sandwell Council’s Inclusive Learning Services team is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Support Officer to join our busy administration and finance department. This role is crucial in supporting the team with a variety of administrative tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of our services that support children’s education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide confidential, effective, and efficient administrative support to the Inclusive Learning Services Teams.
• Assist in the production and management of various documents including emails, spreadsheets, databases, and reports.
• Maintain accurate electronic filing systems, including the scanning and organization of documents.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, ensuring timely distribution, and uploading to relevant systems.
• Support the team with general administrative duties including word processing, data entry, and telephone reception.
• Assist with the procurement of services and supplies as required. Arrange meetings, book venues, and organize hospitality as needed.

About You:

You are a well-organized professional with a positive and flexible approach to changing priorities. You excel in customer service, with strong communication and listening abilities. You have substantial experience working in an administrative environment, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Your attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure will ensure your success in this role.

Experience Required:

• Experience working within business administration and/or finance functions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing work demands.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and maintaining accurate records.

Why Work for Sandwell Council?

At Sandwell Council, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. We believe in the power of diversity and the strength it brings to our team. We are proud to serve a vibrant community and strive to reflect this diversity in our workforce.

Working with us, you will benefit from:

• Professional Development: We are dedicated to your career growth and offer various training and development opportunities to help you progress in your career.
• Inclusive Culture: Our inclusive culture values collaboration, innovation, and respect for all individuals. We actively promote equality and diversity, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a generous benefits package including a pension scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, and access to a range of employee support services. Join Sandwell Council and become part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. We value each employee’s contribution and are committed to providing an environment where everyone can thrive.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE standards A – C in English.
• NVQ Level 1/2 in Business Administration or equivalent
• Word processing Stage 1/2 or equivalent

Hours

18.5 hours per week

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jayne Ingram at jayne_ingram@sandwell.gov.uk or 07748 320822

This vacancy and advertisement will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application, please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail at: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk.

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process, and our offer to you, please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs.

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To apply, please download the application and return it to: HResourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk.