Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work. The schools and settings within the Borough are diverse, representing different communities and structures, all of whom share a determination for achieving excellent outcomes for children and young people. The Education, Inclusion and Achievement teams have a successful track record of working in partnership with schools, academies, settings and other services to achieve rising standards and to ensure that children and young people in Stockton benefit from a strong start to their education.
Join Our Team as a Business Support Co-ordinator!
Are you an experienced business administrator with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage competing demands? Do you excel in communication and have a commitment to solving problems? Are you motivated by working as part of a team to provide excellent service to our customers and contribute to business growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About the Role
As our Business Support Co-ordinator, you will be a vital member of the Education, Inclusion, and Achievement team within Children’s Services. Your responsibilities will include:
* Overseeing Administration: Manage the day-to-day administration of our central training programme and brokered services to schools and settings within Stockton and beyond.
* Project Leadership: Lead major projects such as our annual conference, ensuring successful planning and execution.
* Budget Management: Play a key role in supporting effective budget management and financial planning.
What We Offer
This varied role provides opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of colleagues and customers. The successful applicant will need:
* Excellent Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
* Good Humour and Emotional Intelligence: Foster positive relationships and navigate challenges with empathy and resilience.
Why Join Us?
We are committed to providing an excellent service to our customers and fostering a supportive team environment. If you are looking for a role that offers growth, challenge, and the chance to make a real impact, apply today!
As this is a fixed-term post, secondment opportunities will be considered for internal employees. Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager before completing the application. For further information, please refer to the council’s secondment policy.
This post has been identified as suitable for flexible working which enables the postholder to work some of their working time away from the office subject to business needs.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
This is a Part Time role of 22 hours per week, Fixed Term until 31 July 2026 and the actual salary for the role is £19,839 - £21,479.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
* A competitive salary of up to £21,479.
* Generous annual leave entitlement. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
* Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
* Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Gill McCleave via email at gill.mccleave@stockton.gov.uk
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