Business Support Assistant

City of York Council; York; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of York Council seeks a dedicated individual for the Legal Administrative role within their Legal team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a legislative environment, focusing on essential administrative duties in a dynamic office setting, with flexible working options available.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Continuous Learning & Development

Flexible working practices

Community engagement and volunteer activities

Discounts and rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative tasks.
• Understanding of bespoke systems would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Processing administrative tasks supporting the Council’s Legal service.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Administrative support

Flexibility

Job description

INTERNAL VACANCY

If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this job as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual into our Legal Administrative role. This role will be based within our Legal team but is part of the Council’s Business Support Service.

The post holder will be a key member of a team that processes all the administrative tasks to support the Council’s Legal service area. It is a fast paced environment, often with tight deadlines, therefore you will need to demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly.

A good understanding and/or experience of using bespoke systems along with Microsoft Office would be beneficial for this role.

This role is a perfect opportunity for someone who wishes to work in a legislative environment, and will provide a high level of administrative experience for future progression.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Phillip Bell at [e-mail] or on 01904 551179.

Closing date: Sunday 29 June at 12 midnight

Interview date: Thursday 3 or Friday 4 July

Internally advertised posts are only open to CYC, WWY and Be Independent employees. Explore and Veritau employees are not eligible to apply for these posts.