Business Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 3 (SCP 7 - 11) £26,403 - £28,142 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 288888 |
Summary
The Learning and Skills Service plays a key role in delivering high-quality programmes that support participants into learning and employment. This includes innovative employability initiatives such as Connect to Work and the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer, aimed at helping people gain skills and progress into sustainable work.
We are looking to recruit a Business Support Assistant to join our busy, friendly, and vibrant team.
As part of the Learning and Skills Service, you will provide effective and efficient business support across a range of functions, ensuring smooth delivery of our programmes. You will need to be flexible, supporting diverse tasks and working collaboratively with colleagues. A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to adapt in a changing environment are essential.
In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and receive support and encouragement from a dedicated team. If you are a team player who wants to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
You can view more information about the position in the attached Job Description for further information on the role please contact sarah.potts@sunderland.gov.uk
Interviews scheduled for week commencing 15 December 2025
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact:andnbsp;jobs@sunderland.gov.ukandnbsp;
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Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.
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We are looking to recruit a Business Support Assistant to join our busy, friendly, and vibrant team.
As part of the Learning and Skills Service, you will provide effective and efficient business support across a range of functions, ensuring smooth delivery of our programmes. You will need to be flexible, supporting diverse tasks and working collaboratively with colleagues. A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to adapt in a changing environment are essential.
In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and receive support and encouragement from a dedicated team. If you are a team player who wants to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
You can view more information about the position in the attached Job Description for further information on the role please contact sarah.potts@sunderland.gov.uk
Interviews scheduled for week commencing 15 December 2025
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact:andnbsp;jobs@sunderland.gov.ukandnbsp;
andnbsp;
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.
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