Business Support Assistant (Post, Scanning and Reception)
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,796.00 to £25,989.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 August 2025 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC541 |
Summary
Business Support provides specialist administration support to services across the Council.
The Business Support Assistant will provide a range of administrative support to our key frontline services within the Corporate Business Support Function. including post sorting and scanning administration, reception, and financial administration. You will also be expected to input and maintain up to date accurate information on computerised records and systems to produce reports and documents in line with corporate standards.
The successful applicant will be required to work from a fixed council location, based in Halifax Town Centre.
The successful applicant will have knowledge of Microsoft applications to support the services offered. Excellent communication and customer care skills are also essential.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the the role, please contact Nicola Newton on 01422 393010 .
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: 25th August 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub .
The Business Support Assistant will provide a range of administrative support to our key frontline services within the Corporate Business Support Function. including post sorting and scanning administration, reception, and financial administration. You will also be expected to input and maintain up to date accurate information on computerised records and systems to produce reports and documents in line with corporate standards.
The successful applicant will be required to work from a fixed council location, based in Halifax Town Centre.
The successful applicant will have knowledge of Microsoft applications to support the services offered. Excellent communication and customer care skills are also essential.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the the role, please contact Nicola Newton on 01422 393010 .
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: 25th August 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub .
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