At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. An opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Officer supporting the administrative/ business support function within Legal Services. About the Role As a summary, this role will provide support across the different legal areas, which will involve: Provide business support as requested and required, such as processing data (input and retrieval) and individual/team correspondence to support the delivery of the team, this may include practical on the ground support. Act as a point of contact for members of the public, by providing first line triage, and work with other Council departments and external partner organisations to resolve customer queries and deliver a successful customer focused Service. Collate and assimilate information to produce defined documents/reports as requested, including word processing, Excel spreadsheets, or PowerPoint presentations to support service delivery. Maintain manual and electronic systems for the services supported to ensure data Where required and instructed, liaise with external suppliers to place orders, or obtain quotes, check invoices or purchase orders against defined requirements. To arrange and co-ordinate meetings, book appointments, attend meetings, take notes and arrange for their distribution. If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Donna Marks, Head of Legal Service & Monitoring Officer, by email at donna_marks@bathnes.gov.uk 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 Interview date: 16/04/2026 *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. About Bath and North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. Why Bath and North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW 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. 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. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .