Business Support Officer (Level 2)

Darlington Borough Council; Darlington; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking a Business Support Officer (Level 2) for a fixed-term contract to provide essential administrative support within the People Group. With a full-time commitment of 37 hours per week, you will be involved in various tasks including managing communications and supporting safeguarding strategies. The role comes with competitive benefits and opportunities for development.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-time scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and customer service.
• Ability to work flexibly across various teams.
• Commitment to Safeguarding Strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration and organisational support.
• Manage telephone calls and emails.
• Deliver Safeguarding Strategies.

Skills

Administration

Organisation

Teamwork

Job description

Business Support Officer (Level 2) (Ref: TBC)

Salary: £25,183 per annum, Salary Band: £20,001 to £30,000, Post Type: Fixed Term, Hours Per Week: Full time

Job and Application Details

Categories: Admin / Secretarial / Customer Services
Directorate: N/A
Published Date: 12/06/2025
Closing Date: 20/06/2025

Hours and Pay

Salary: £25,183 per annum
Salary Band: £20,001 to £30,000
Post Type: Fixed Term
Hours Per Week: Full time

Job Description

FIXED TERM 6 MONTH CONTRACT - Business Support Officer (Level 2), 37 hours per week supporting the People Group.

An exciting opportunity to join a centralised Business Support Unit providing support across various teams within Services for People.

Staff may be required to work across any service to support business needs.

Your duties will include administration, organisation, delivery of Safeguarding Strategies, management of telephone calls and team emails, and general administration duties.

For detailed information, refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification in the Vacancy Information document.

Benefits

• 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional leave (pro-rata for part-time)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with optional Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Training, learning, and development opportunities
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Retail discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For more benefits, visit our Why work for us page and view the Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

Learn more about us and our team on the Jobs and Careers page.

Contact Information

For further details, contact Mel Douglas at 01325 405994 or Steven Blows at 01325 406738.

Application Advice

All correspondence will come from [e-mail]. Please check your email and Junk folder. We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply, and we aim to interview all who meet the minimum criteria.

If you encounter issues applying, contact the HR Team at 01325 403217 or [e-mail].

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