About the role
We are seeking a motivated and capable individual to join our East Northants Adult Social Care Team as a Business Support Officer (BSO). This is a vital role that provides key administrative support to a busy and dynamic team delivering essential services within the community.
About the Role
As a Business Support Officer, you will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks that contribute to the smooth operation of the team. You will be the primary administrative support within the team and will play a crucial role in maintaining efficiency and organisation. In return, you will benefit from a strong network of Business Support Officers across other teams who work collaboratively and offer mutual support.
Key Responsibilities
1. Answering telephone enquiries and directing calls appropriately
2. Inputting and maintaining accurate data in internal databases
3. Managing and updating a shared inbox
4. Taking minutes during meetings and distributing documentation accordingly
What We’re Looking For
5. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
6. Confidence in handling a high volume of telephone calls
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
8. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
9. A proactive, reliable, and well-organised individual with the ability to use initiative
What We Offer
10. Support and training to help you succeed in your role
11. A collaborative and friendly working environment
12. Opportunities for professional development within Adult Social Care
If you are enthusiastic, proficient in IT, and eager to work in a fast-paced setting where your contributions are genuinely valued, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nancy McKeown on 07557291991.
A 10-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) opportunity is also available for a Business Support Officer position based in Wellingborough. If you would like to be considered for this role, please clearly indicate your interest in your supporting statement.
Our benefits
Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.
You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!
Why choose us?
We offer a vibrant working environment with:
13. a competitive salary
14. a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
15. lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
16. generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
17. hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.
About us
Our Values and Behaviours
Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:
Customer-focused
Respectful
Efficient
Supportive
Trustworthy
Our Key Commitments
Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.
We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.
Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)