Internal Please note this vacancy is only available for Birmingham City Council employees that are under a S188 (Priority Movers and Lateral Movers). Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees. Job Title Permanent Grade 3 - £27,254-£33,699 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week Apply to join our Business Improvement and Support team as a Business Support Officer About Us: Join our dynamic Executive Support team, where we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all. We provide Executive Support to the City Operations directorate. They provide frontline services across Birmingham from 5 main divisions: Community Safety and Resilience, Highways and Infrastructure, Neighbourhoods, Regulation and Enforcement, and Street Scene. Role Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Support Officer to provide comprehensive administrative support to our Executive Support team. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our team and contributing to the overall success of our City Operations through governance and compliance. This includes supporting with activities like Committee Reports, Audits, Business Planning, Business Continuity, Forward Planning, etc. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Support team. Manage and coordinate schedules, meetings, and appointments. Prepare and distribute correspondence, reports, and presentations. Assist in the planning and execution of team events and projects. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration. Perform other related duties as assigned such as minute-taking. Qualifications: Proven experience in an administrative or support role. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. A proactive and flexible approach to work. What We Offer: A supportive and inclusive work environment. Opportunities for professional development and growth. Competitive salary and benefits package. The chance to make a meaningful impact within our Business Support offer provided to City Operations. How to Apply: If you are passionate about providing exceptional support and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Sharon Hackett, Business Support Manager, via sharon.hackett@birmingham.gov.uk if you would like to discuss this role further. Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: Manager name and email We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.