Job Description
Solihull Childrens Services is looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Business Support Officers to join its busy Children’s Social Work Finance Administration Team.
We have exciting opportunities for:
- Business Support Officer - Permanent Full time
- Business Support Officer – 18 month Fixed Term Contract
Please specify within your application which post you would like to apply for.
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Internal secondments will be considered for the fixed term opportunity. Please seek permission from your line manager before applying.
As a Business Support Officer within the children’s finance team, you will contribute to making a difference to the lives of young people and families of Solihull by providing a comprehensive administrative and financial service to our social work teams, customers and stakeholders.
Located in our modern offices at Chelmsley Wood, your duties will include data collection, maintaining information systems, reconciling petty cash, handling orders, receipt of goods, cash handling, arranging travel and the processing of invoices and payments.
To be successful in the role you will have either 4 GCSEs Grade A-C (or equivalent) including Maths and English, or an NVQ level 2 in Business Administration, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent numeracy and literacy skills.
You will also have:
- Significant experience of office administration
- Proven experience of financial administration
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of using a wide range of computer packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (or equivalent).
- Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines
In return, we offer the opportunity to develop your experience and skills within a friendly, professional working environment. And at Solihull we also offer employees a competitive salary, together with a range of flexible working options, attractive staff benefits and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Working on a hybrid basis, this role will involve a predominantly office based period of induction, followed by a combination of home and office working on a rota basis, to meet business needs. To apply, please click on the link below.
If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact:
Craig Taylor, Business Support Lead on 0121 788 4200/ craig.taylor@solihull.gov.uk
Closing Date – 13th August 2023
Interview Date - Week commencing 21st August 2023
Please note we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months
Salary: £22,777.00-£25,409.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Solihull, B91 9ZY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SOL5607
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