Business Support Officer

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bristol is seeking a Business Support Officer to assist in the smooth running of services for vulnerable adults. Key responsibilities include financial procurement, reporting building issues, and maintaining ICT skills. The role is part-time, fixed-term, and requires an Enhanced DBS Check. Join a supportive environment offering local government pension scheme and generous leave packages.

Benefits

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
• Enhanced DBS Check required.
• Must demonstrate competencies in support roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to managers for smooth service running.
• Procure goods/services and balance Amenity account.
• Report and coordinate building repairs.
• Take minutes at meetings.

Skills

Excellent word processing

Strong Excel skills

ICT skills

Minute-taking

Job description

Overview

Job title: Business Support Officer

Job reference: VAC007485

Date posted: 23/09/2025

Application closing date: 06/10/2025

Location: Bristol Community Links South Day Centre, Langhill Avenue, Knowle, Bristol BS4 1TN

Salary: BG7: £26,824 - £28,142 pro-rata

Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 months

Basis: Part time 22.5 hours per week

Working pattern: Monday - Wednesday - Friday, 09:00 – 17:00

Employer: Bristol City Council – Day service provision for vulnerable adults with a range of disabilities and needs (including dementia, learning disabilities, autism, and physical or sensory impairments)

Responsibilities

• You will provide support to managers and the wider team to ensure the smooth running of the service.
• Finance: Procurement of goods/services – responsible for processing and ordering goods and services, including raising orders and processing invoices. You will need to administer and balance the Amenity account.
• Building Issues: Reporting and co-ordinating building repairs, liaising with internal and external contractors.
• ICT Skills: Excellent word processing, Excel and ICT skills, including previous experience of using a database to record information.
• You will also need to be able to take minutes at meetings as required.

Requirements

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We require candidates to demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of the application. For employees currently on a fixed term contract, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to. If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council), this post will be a fixed term contract.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Applicants who consider themselves disabled and meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview, and reasonable adjustments will be provided throughout the interview process and ongoing career.

Benefits and selection process

We offer a rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a generous annual leave allowance. You will be working in a supportive environment where you can contribute to Bristol’s future.

How to apply

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey, please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview, demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion, high numbers of applications may lead to shortlisting against desirable criteria as well.

For employees on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to. If you are currently a casual worker or agency staff, this post is a fixed term contract.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or contact David Belcher, Unit Manager, or Duty Practitioner Manager on 0117 9223625.

We strive to reflect the communities we serve and are committed to diversity in our hiring process. Appointments will be made on merit.

References: It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates offered a job. If the role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references will be requested after an invitation to interview.