Overview
Business Support Officer Care Leaver Council Tax — 8679 — Secondment Opportunity / Temporary Contract until 31 August 2026 — Part-time 18.5 hours per week — £25,853 to £25,989 pro rata per annum — Grade D — Norwich. This will be a hybrid position and when required to attend the office this will predominantly be County Hall.
We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity to join our QA HUB Team on a 12 month temporary basis as a Business Support Officer within Children’s Services.
In this vital role, you will deliver high-quality administrative support focused on Council Tax Exemption for young people. Your responsibilities will include maintaining records, managing financial processes and building effective relationships with both internal teams and external partners.
You will play a key role in coordinating the collection and analysis of data, monitoring performance metrics, and producing reports and management information particularly in relation to end-of-year financial reporting.
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a sharp eye for detail, a structured and methodical approach to your work, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of individuals. You’ll demonstrate excellent customer service skills, along with the adaptability and flexibility needed to manage a variety of tasks. Strong administrative experience, proficiency in IT systems, and clear, confident communication skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage Council Tax Exemption queries for care leavers
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including care leavers, PAs, social workers, and local authorities
* Support financial administration and reporting
* Coordinate and maintain data using spreadsheets and other tools
* Produce reports and management information as required
If you wish to have an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact Susan O’Neill QA HUB Manager on 01263 739014
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
* Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working dependant on your job role and business need.
* Financial benefits such as:
o Norfolk Rewards discounts
o A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
o Relocation expenses (where applicable)
o An advance of expenses for work travel
o Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution, life assurance, death in service and dependants pensions
o Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
o Access to a tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel (ultra-low emission vehicles, subject to eligibility)
o A referral bonus for introducing a candidate
Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.
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Redeployment closing date: 03 September 2025 at 23:59
All other applicants closing date: 11 September 2025 at 23:59
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Administrative and Support Services
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