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Business Support Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 23 April 2024
Salary: £23,114 to £23,893 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: pro rata (term time only, 39 weeks per year)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 May 2024
Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Wiltshire Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1431

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Summary

Targeted Education, Permanent, Full time, Up to £23,893
Description for External Candidates
Salary: £23,114 - £23,893 pro rata (term time only, 39 weeks per year)

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting.

Support and Safeguarding Service - Empowering Families, Protecting Futures

We are thrilled to be offering an opportunity within our alternative provision team to excel in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift frequently to cater to the needs of our stakeholders. 

As a Business Support in this team, you will have a strong administrative background and excellent working knowledge of MS Office.  

Crucial qualities include precision and adaptability, along with exceptional communication skills. Your ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies is essential, as it enables you to engage with professionals and families while working alongside the children's services teams. This collaborative aspect of the role may present challenges at times, but it's an essential part of making a meaningful impact. 

Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of business support and financial functions. These include updating and maintaining spreadsheets, minute taking, answering telephones, using the liquid logic LCS database, typing, scanning and filing.  

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

For more details, contact Teresa Mcllroy, Strategic Lead for Alternative Provision, at teresa.mcllroy@wiltshire.gov.uk or call 01225 756193.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

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