Business Support Officer - ARB17316

Argyll & Bute Council; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Business Support Officer to join its catering and commercial events team. The role involves planning and delivering school meal services across a wide area. The ideal candidate will possess strong planning and communication skills. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and offer competitive salaries, generous leave, and well-being initiatives. This temporary position also provides opportunities for learning and career growth, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support within a large organization.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Manager in planning school meals services.
• Ensure all statutory obligations are met.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Planning

Job description

Service: Commercial Services

Closing Date: Tuesday 13th January 2026

We would love to welcome a Business Support Officer to join our friendly team in working for Argyll and Bute, one of Scotland's most stunning areas. Let us tell you about why this could be a great move for you.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As its award‑winning council, we play a vital part in the day‑to‑day life and long‑term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

Full time, temporary Business Support Officer required to work as a key member of the Catering, Cleaning, Commercial Events and Food Strategy Management Team to ensure the efficient and effective planning and delivery of the school meals service in all schools and associated facilities. This post covers a wide geographical area, and the post holder will be required to assist the Senior Manager to ensure that all statutory and operational obligations are met.

Our employees make good things happen in the day‑to‑day life and for the longer‑term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies, we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme , Disability Confident , Armed Forces , Fair Work First Statement , Equality and Fairness , Climate Change , Hybrid and Flexible Working Policy

Argyll and Bute Council recognise the numerous benefits of a positive work‑life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• This post is not suitable for job share.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to the post.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) membership in relation to working with children.
• This post is temporary until 31st December 2026 or on earlier return of post holder.
• This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee's Third Tier Manager. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment, please refer to the secondment guidance.
• Full clean driving licence required.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Christine Boyle, Senior Manager
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Reference: ARB17316 / 038670

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.