Doncaster council
Business Support Officer x 3 posts (CDC)
Job Description
Business Support Officer x 3 posts (CDC)
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Civic Office/Hybrid
26/01/2025
Business Support Officer x 3 posts (CDC)
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary
Grade 6, £25,175 – £25,983 pro rata
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Region
Doncaster
Job category/type
Administration/Clerical
Date posted
17/01/2025
Job reference
REQ19134
Job description
Based at: Civic Office/Hybrid Working
Salary details: Grade 6, £25,175- £25,983 pro rata
Contract Type:
Post 1: Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week
Post 2: Permanent, Part time, 29.6 hours per week
Post 3: Temporary for 1 year, Part time, 22.2 hours per week
Please state clearly on your application form which post(s) you wish to apply for
Hours: Full time and Part time
Closing date: 26th January 2025
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the roles of Business Support Officers.
You will be part of the Safeguarding and Standards, Business Support team where you will play an important role in the lives of the children of Doncaster.
Duties include (but not limited to):
- Taking electronic minutes in various formats for child protection conferences, looked after children meetings and LADO meetings within set deadlines (some of the meetings are live on screen)
- Providing comprehensive, efficient, effective administration support to all team members, liaise with professionals, external agencies and representatives, internal colleagues and members of the public
- Dealing with enquires from both internal and external customers ensuring that a high standard of customer service is delivered at all times.
- Updating records in excel and case management systems
The postholders should have previous experience of minute-taking, good organisational skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently to strict deadlines. These roles require strong minute-taking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
A typing test will form part of the interview process.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 27th January 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on 29th January 2025.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Laura Peacock or Sophie Emmerson, Tel: 01302 737366, or email Laura.Peacock@doncaster.gov.uk Sophie.Emmerson@doncaster.gov.uk
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
Business Support Officer x 3 posts (CDC)