Business Development Officer

Cheshire East Partnership; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave (34–39 days)

Hybrid/remote working where possible

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

White goods salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced public pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is recruiting for a fixed-term role within the Virtual School, supporting the development and improvement of service delivery. You will coordinate key initiatives, prepare papers, maintain records and analyse data to inform service planning and decision-making.

The post offers a competitive NJC Grade 8 salary, generous annual leave, flexible/ hybrid working where possible, and a range of salary sacrifice schemes to enhance work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organisation of termly education meetings and related admin duties.
• Develop and maintain processes to record, track and manage data, meeting outcomes and transcripts.
• Travel across Cheshire East and work flexibly in various locations as required.
• Work with colleagues and partner agencies to meet the needs of children and young people.
• Support systems that improve efficiency, communication and reporting across the service.
• Produce records, reports and correspondence within agreed timescales.
• Manage competing priorities with strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Utilise IT systems and Microsoft Office to support service delivery and data management.

Job description

About us

At Cheshire East Council we are resident, and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.

For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.

We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too!

Join us on a meaningful journey in Children’s Social Care at Cheshire East Council

We’re on a meaningful journey in Children’s Social Care and we’d love for you to be part of it. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that’s passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Everything we do is about putting them first, helping them grow, thrive and reach their full potential so they can build brighter futures.

If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Come and join us in shaping positive change for our young people.

About the role:

This fixed-term role is an exciting opportunity to support the continued development and improvement of Cheshire East Virtual School. Working closely with senior leaders, partners and stakeholders, you will help coordinate key service initiatives, develop and streamline business processes, and support the implementation of projects that improve the effectiveness of the service. You will play a central role in ensuring that panels, Personal Education Plans (PEPs), multi-agency meetings and wider service activities are well organised, effectively coordinated and underpinned by robust systems and quality assurance processes.

You will be responsible for preparing meeting papers and documentation, maintaining accurate records, monitoring actions and deadlines, and ensuring information is managed sensitively and professionally. The role will also involve gathering, analysing and presenting data from a range of sources, producing reports and management information to support service planning, performance monitoring and strategic decision-making. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, developing efficient ways of working, and using information and insight to improve outcomes for children and young people.

This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting aspects of the role. To find out more about the full range of responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.

About you:

You will be personable, approachable, resilient, and dedicated, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people and professionals from a range of backgrounds, often during times of crisis.

You will be able to:

• Assist with the organisation of termly education meetings, including all associated pre- and post-meeting administrative duties.
• Develop and maintain robust processes to ensure the accurate and efficient recording, tracking and management of data, meeting outcomes, action plans and transcripts.
• Travel across Cheshire East and work flexibly in a range of locations and settings as required.
• Work creatively and collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to meet the needs of children and young people.
• Support the development and implementation of systems that improve efficiency, communication and reporting across the service.
• Produce accurate records, reports and correspondence within agreed timescales.
• Manage competing priorities effectively, demonstrating excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Use a range of IT systems and Microsoft Office applications to support service delivery and data management.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

What we offer in return:

• A competitive salary - Between £36,581 per annum - £40,444 per annum (CEC NJC – Grade 8) with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexitime and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better!
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off-Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna/Steam/Spa