Business Support Officer

TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Support Officer to enhance their Business Development team. This position entails providing business, financial, and systems support while guiding administrative assistants and assisting lawyers to improve system usage. Candidates should have experience in project support and a strong background in administrative tasks. The role offers up to 30 days of annual leave and potential career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Agile working arrangements

Free parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

20% discount at the local leisure centre

Qualifications

• Experience working on or supporting projects.
• Strong skills in administrative support.
• Ability to help improve systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Providing business and administrative support across One Legal.
• Supporting and coordinating administrative processes.
• Helping to maintain and improve the case management system and office procedures.

Skills

Project support

Administrative coordination

Financial reporting

Case management system improvement

Job description

37 hours per week Substantive We are looking for a Business Support Officer to join One Legal's Business Development team during a period of ongoing improvement and change. The role provides business, financial and systems support across the service and works closely with the Professional and Practice Development Manager. This is not a legal role. The post holder will support and guide administrative assistants, help lawyers make effective use of systems and processes and contribute to projects focused on service improvement and system development. Experience of working on or supporting projects would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing business and administrative support across One Legal
• Supporting and coordinating administrative processes
• Supporting sales and purchase ledger processes and financial reporting
• Helping to maintain and improve the case management system and office procedures
• Supporting projects and continuous improvement activity

Why join One Legal?

As part of the Business Development team, you will play a key role in promoting change and continuous improvement within a shared legal service working across local authority partner organisations.

Benefits

• Up to 30 days annual leave
• Agile working arrangements
• Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Potential career progression
• 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre