At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Business Support Officer to join our team to cover Maternity Leave.
About the Role
Are you an organised, enthusiastic, and motivated professional seeking your next rewarding challenge? We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Support Officer to join our dedicated team on a temporary contract to cover maternity leave.
As a Senior Business Support Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting care teams and senior management across seven locations within Bath and North East Somerset. Your primary base will be one of our welcoming care homes in Twerton, with the flexibility to occasionally work from our other sites. In addition to providing high-quality business support, you will collaborate closely with our Bank Services Team, ensuring the smooth operation of essential services.
This is a full-time position, working 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday. We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates excellent numerical and word processing abilities, with strong working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel. You will be approachable, confident, and presentable, with a genuine interest in contributing to a caring environment. A commitment to confidentiality and discretion is essential.
If you are eager to make a positive difference and thrive in a supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our friendly and professional organisation.
About You
* Good numerical and word processing skills
* Strong Knowledge/experience of MS Word and MS Excel
* Friendly, confident, well-presented and customer focused.
* Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
* An appreciation of need for confidentiality and discretion.
* Good communication and organisational skills. Ability to manage workloads, to cope with conflicting demands and deadlines.
* Confident team player.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Flexible and ability to adapt your approach to duties.
* Willingness to undertake training and learn new systems.
* Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes and follow up on actions
* Supervise junior administrative staff.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with council policies
* Liaise with internal departments and external partners
* Proven experience in a senior administrative role
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what's involved, please contact Dawn Cronin by email at: or by telephone on or
No Agencies Please
Interview Date: TBC
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
* Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
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The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.