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Job details
Job reference
REQ
Date posted
11/09/2025
Application closing date
30/09/2025
Location
Kendal
Salary
£25,989
Package
Contractual hours
22
Basis
Part time
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Business Support Officer WMF2273e
Job description
Location: Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time
About this opportunity
Westmorland and Furness Facilities Team at Kendal Town Hall require a Business Support Officer to support the Town Hall Team Leader with the day-to-day administration and operation of the Town Hall
Who we are looking for…
A key aspect of the Business Support role involves communicating with both members of the public and professionals, primarily via phone and email, strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for the preferred candidate.
You'll be part of a well-supported team and have strong working relationships with all our stakeholders, both internal and external.
Ideally you will have previous experience in administration/invoicing/compiling job sheets/stock ordering/information gathering and experience of financial systems such as E5, the role can involve many different aspects/workstreams and requires a strong eye for detail.
You will be expected to liase with the public and external stakeholders to assist in the booking and management of external and internal bookings.
You would need to demonstrate flexibility and be prepared to get stuck in if required, Kendal Town Hall is a very busy building and at times you may required to support one of the many events that take place.
If this sounds like to role for you and you wish to have an informal chat about the role please contact Debbie McKee or
What can we offer you
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers )
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 30th September 2025
Interview date: 6th October 2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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