Business Support Officer Level 2

Making Manchester Sa; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local government organization is seeking a Business Support Officer (Level 2) to deliver essential administrative support. This full-time role involves minute-taking, IT proficiency, and effective communication, contributing to a vibrant and diverse working environment in Manchester. The position offers generous leave, pension benefits, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Participation in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme

Enhanced parental and carers leave

Discounts on shopping, holidays, phone contracts

Opportunities for learning and development

Membership in the Good Employment Charter

Up to 3 days paid volunteering leave annually

Qualifications

• Strong minute-taking skills required.
• Proficiency in IT packages including Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication skills for internal and external interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated business support between Town Hall Extension and Alex House.
• Perform confidential, accurate, and timely administrative duties.

Skills

Minute-taking

Proficiency in IT packages

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This Role Is Subject To
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Clearance - This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard DBS check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with confidentially and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice, which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders available upon request.

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 5 June 2025

Interview Method: In Person

We are recruiting a Business Support Officer (Level 2) to provide dedicated business support between Town Hall Extension and Alex House. The role involves confidential, accurate, and timely administrative duties, requiring strong minute-taking skills, proficiency in IT packages including Microsoft Office, and effective communication skills for internal and external interactions.

Manchester City Council offers a vibrant, diverse working environment committed to community and innovation. Our values include listening, teamwork, valuing diversity, ownership, and pride in Manchester.

Benefits include:

• Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years, with options to purchase extra leave.
• Participation in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme with life cover.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave.
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phone contracts, and more through MCR+.
• Opportunities for learning, development, and apprenticeships.
• Membership in the Good Employment Charter, with regular pay reviews and health and wellbeing support.
• Up to 3 days paid volunteering leave annually.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, and young people.

Support during the application process includes adjustments for interviews and accessible formats via ReciteMe.

We guarantee assessment for applicants who meet the minimum criteria and belong to specific groups such as Armed Forces members, care leavers, or individuals with disabilities or long-term conditions.

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their right to work in the UK, and will undergo pre-employment checks including proof of right to work, references, and possibly a DBS check.

We are committed to accessibility and support for all employees, providing necessary aids, adaptations, or equipment as needed.

For more details about the role or to request adjustments, contact [e-mail].

Additional role details: Seniority level: Entry level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Other; Industry: Government Administration.