Business Support Officer – Student Services - All Saints Catholic College

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional authority in Huddersfield seeks a committed Business Support Officer for the Student Services department at a Catholic College. The ideal candidate will handle various administrative tasks, provide customer service to students and parents, and maintain a warm, welcoming environment. Strong organisational and IT skills are essential. This role offers excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

High-quality wellbeing package

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of administrative roles.
• Ability to handle tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent organisational, administrative, and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact in the Student Services office.
• Offer first aid support as trained.
• Provide comprehensive customer service.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

IT skills

Customer service

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a knowledgeable and committed individual to become a Business Support Officer in the Student Services department at All Saints Catholic College.

Applicants must have a sound knowledge of administrative roles and be able to handle a variety of tasks quickly, efficiently, and calmly. They should be able to work to tight deadlines and possess excellent organisational, administrative, and IT skills.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact in the school’s Student Services office. Training will be provided to enable you to also offer first aid support. You will perform main reception duties at times and be responsible for providing comprehensive and efficient customer service, including handling enquiries from staff, students, parents, and external agencies professionally and courteously.

All Saints is an 11-16 school near the northern boundary of Kirklees. We are a Catholic school with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, contributing to our distinctive ethos. In November 2022, Ofsted rated All Saints as “Good” in all categories, and in March 2025, we received a “Good with Outstanding Catholic Life and Mission” judgement from our Catholic Schools Inspection.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join our College as we make substantial progress under current leadership. We seek a candidate committed to transforming the lives of our young people.

At All Saints Catholic College, we promote a healthy work/life balance through flexible employee benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme for support staff.
• A high-quality wellbeing package, including medical cover, counselling, physiotherapy, fast-track medical services, care services, and a 24-hour GP helpline.
• Care First Advice – a 24/7 counselling and information service.
• Cycle to Work scheme, offering tax-free bikes and safety equipment via payroll deduction.
• Free parking.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated individuals who can work as part of the whole staff team and uphold the Catholic ethos of the college.

To apply or for more information, please visit this link or our website www.aschc.co.uk/recruitment. Enquiries should be emailed to [e-mail].

All Saints is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including online searches and a satisfactory DBS check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children. A criminal conviction may not exclude candidates but will be considered during the recruitment process.

Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.