Post Ref: CC087

Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Business Support provides specialist administrative support to services across the Council. Due to the continued expansion of the Family Group Conference (FGC) Team, we are looking to recruit a highly organised and motivated Business Support Officer to provide dedicated administrative support across both the Family Group Conference Team and the Early Help Team.

This is a busy and varied role, acting as the primary administrative support for both teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing competing priorities, coordinating a wide range of administrative functions, and working independently under the direction of Team Leaders to ensure key deadlines and service requirements are met.

Key responsibilities will include arranging and coordinating meetings, preparing and distributing agendas and supporting documents, taking accurate and detailed minutes, and ensuring actions arising from meetings are appropriately recorded and followed up. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, data input, data management, quality assurance checks, and producing reports and documentation in line with corporate standards.

The role requires someone who is confident handling large volumes of information and data. Strong Excel skills and experience of working with databases and management information systems are essential. Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records are critical, as the post supports areas of work with statutory and service deadlines.

We are looking for someone who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent organisational, communication and time management skills. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise a demanding workload, work under pressure, and build positive working relationships with a wide range of professionals across the Council and partner organisations.

The postholder will regularly handle sensitive and confidential information and must therefore demonstrate professionalism, discretion and a commitment to always maintaining confidentiality.

If you are a proactive and resilient administrator with excellent attention to detail and a passion for providing high-quality business support, we would love to hear from you.

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: Monday, 2nd November 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 12th November 2026

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

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