Business Support Officer

We are looking for someone who will enjoy working as part of a team supporting Regulatory Services, a busy front-line service. 

You should have excellent keyboard skills, be able to interact positively and communicate effectively at all levels, with both internal and external customers.

You will be self-motivated, taking a proactive approach to your work organising and prioritising your workload and be driven to meeting deadlines.  

The ability work on your own initiative and contribute to effective team working is critical.

The successful applicant will have typing/word processing ability and GCSE Grade C in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications

Advanced fluency with Microsoft Outlook programmes is essential with least 12 months experience of working in a business support/administrative environment.

If you are interested in working together with the shared purpose of achieving great results, please apply. 

Why work for Sandwell Council?

We offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional entitlement granted to employees who complete 5 years continuous service with Sandwell or other local authorities.
• Access to our Employee Benefits portal which includes discounts on a number of retail locations, gym membership and more.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
• Health and wellbeing support
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Hours

37 hours per week

If you have any queries or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Marissa Dempsey at Marissa_Dempsey@Sandwell.gov.uk

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 to: 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

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

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