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Business support co ordinator

Haddington
East Lothian Council
Posted: 14 October
Offer description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Council Support team as a Business Support Co-ordinator (BSC). This key role involves line-managing a team of administration staff who provide essential support to a range of Council services.

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £17.72 - £19.19

Temporary for 12 months.

Days And Hours Of Work

Monday - Friday. Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible. To start asap.


Key Responsibilities

* Line management of team, ensuring effective performance, development, and support.
* Overseeing the delivery of high-quality administrative and operational support across multiple service areas.
* Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of support functions within the Infrastructure team.
* Supporting continuous improvement and service efficiency initiatives.
* Collaborating with senior managers and service leads to align support with operational needs.


Essential Skills And Experience

* Proven supervisory or line management experience, ideally within a public sector or administrative environment.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and lead a team through change.
* A proactive and solution-focused approach to service delivery.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.


Work Environment

The successful candidate will be office-based initially at John Muir House, Haddington with the potential to explore hybrid working arrangements in the future, subject to service requirements and performance.


Job Details

To supervise a team of staff responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to a Team/Unit/Division/Department or School within East Lothian Council.


Requirements and Additional Information

* Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under Job Attachments) for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every essential criterion stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
* The East Lothian Council values and behaviours, the "East Lothian Way", guide our everyday work. If invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
* Job Requirements: Relevant Qualifications
* Educated to HNC or SVQ Level 3 in relevant discipline (e.g., administration) or demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies.
* Level 1 Disclosure Clearance: This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network. East Lothian Council will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the certificate will be required prior to commencement.
* Please Note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details available on GOV.UK.


Additional Information

For more East Lothian Council employment information, please visit www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo. If you have difficulties applying, contact the MyJobScotland support team. If you require further information about this vacancy, please call or email us. Note: We do not accept CVs. Applications must be completed online.

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