Business Support Assistant

jobs24.co.uk; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Assistant in Rochdale, where you can contribute to a vibrant team within the Adult Care Services department. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment, combining home and office work through a hybrid model. As part of a dedicated team, you will help enhance the lives of residents while enjoying generous holiday allowances and a work-life balance scheme. Join a forward-thinking council that values its workforce and is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its community. If you're looking for a fulfilling role with opportunities for growth, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Generous Holiday Allowances

Work Life Balance Scheme

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Job description

Business Support Assistant

Rochdale Council

Location: Rochdale

Salary: £24,790 - £25,183

Type: Permanent

Hours: FULL_TIME

Closing Date: 18/02/2025

External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale.

Welcome to Governance & Business Support (GBS), part of Rochdale's award-winning Adult Care Services department. It's an exciting time across Adult Care Services, and due to the expansion of the team, we have a new part-time (19.5 hours per week) post available.

Our workforce is our biggest asset, and we are looking for an amazing person who shares our vision and values to join our team as a:

Business Support Assistant (19.5 hours p/week)

• Salary & Progression: We offer a competitive salary and annual incremental progression.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We offer a hybrid working model which allows our staff to work flexibly, with a combination of home and office working.
• Working Environment: You will be based at the modern and vibrant Number One Riverside retail development.
• Leave Entitlement: You will be offered generous holiday allowances. In addition, our employees' annual leave entitlement will increase by an additional 5 days after years of service.
• Work Life Balance Scheme: We also offer a flexible work-life balance scheme which allows you to accrue hours in line with service needs and take additional days off each year (pro rata) without impacting your annual leave entitlement.
• Teams: You will have the opportunity to work across supportive and friendly teams, giving our staff opportunities to experience new areas and develop their skills.
• Travel & Accessibility: We are located and easily accessible nearby transport links to make it easier to travel via metro link, bus, and train.
• Pension: You will have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

To apply, please demonstrate how you meet the 6 essential requirements of the role profile. We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings, then give a specific example.

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

If you are interested in what we are offering and have the skills we are looking for, we want to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Natasha Winterburn on 01706 922909.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.