Wiltshire Council
Business Support Officer
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Business Support Opportunity
We are thrilled to be offering an opportunity within our Kinship & Fostering/Children We Care For team to excel in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift frequently to cater to the needs of our stakeholders.
About the Role
As a Business Support in this team, you will have a strong administrative background, excellent working knowledge of MS Office.
Crucial qualities include precision and adaptability, along with exceptional communication skills. Your ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies is essential, as it enables you to engage with professionals and families while working alongside the children's services teams. This collaborative aspect of the role may present challenges at times, but it's an essential part of making a meaningful impact.
Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of business support and financial functions. These include using the liquid logic LCS database, minute taking, answering telephones, typing, updating and maintaining spreadsheets, scanning and filing.
Why Us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/why-us].
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
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Contact Details
Christine Hodgson, Admin Manager at chris.hodgson@wiltshire.gov.uk [chris.hodgson@wiltshire.gov.uk].
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Application Criteria
Please download and read the role description and person specification [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/21206/BS05-0000-Business-Support-officer/doc/BS05-0000_Business_Support_officer.docx] carefully before you apply.
Under the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form.
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