Business Support Officer - 18.50 hours

Torbay Council; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Torquay seeks part-time Business Support Officers for Children’s Services. The position offers 18.5 hours/week with a hybrid working model. Candidates should possess strong administrative skills and a good command of Microsoft Office. The role promises to enrich your experience in a supportive team, alongside benefits such as a flexible working environment, generous leave, and training opportunities. Apply before the deadline to secure your spot.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Generous annual leave entitlement

Full training package

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of administrative processes and minute taking required.
• Experience in a busy office context necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Support various administrative tasks within Children’s Services.
• Work within a team and manage tasks to meet deadlines.
• Engage in face-to-face and telephone enquiries.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to cope with a wide range of tasks

Effective numeracy skills

Ability to take accurate minutes

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Education

Educated to GCSE O Level standard or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Application Deadline: 4 January 2026

Department: Children’s Services

Location: Torbay Council

Compensation: £25,589 - £25,989 / year

Description

We have an opportunity for two part-time Business Support Officers within Children’s Services. The roles are for 18.5 hours per week and will be working within our new “One Children’s Service” which encompasses both Education and Social Care. As such, there will be a huge variety in terms of duties to be undertaken and knowledge gained from within a forward-thinking and highly supportive team.

The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of the service and have good administrative skills, including IT, minute taking, and general office administration. A sound knowledge of Microsoft applications would be an advantage. In addition, the candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to prioritise work, be organised and committed to providing an excellent service in a challenging and fast paced environment.

The successful candidate will benefit from working with a highly supportive and encouraging team. They will gain the opportunity of choosing a hybrid working model with the flexibility to accommodate home / office working, alongside a generous annual leave entitlement, and the Council’s flexi scheme. Successful candidate will be offered a full training package.

For an informal chat please contact Sarah Titcombe on 01803 208142 or [e-mail].

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 12th January 2026.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Our adverts do sometimes close early – even where there’s a published deadline – so if you’re keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to cope with a wide range of tasks within a short time scale and work to deadlines.
• Effective numeracy skills.
• Ability to take accurate minutes.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge

• Experience of working with a range of IT software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet Explorer.

Experience & Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE O Level standard or equivalent.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience of working in a busy office using a range of administration procedures.
• Experience of dealing with a range of enquiries both on the telephone and face to face.