Business Support Officer - Workforce Policy and Placements - MID07170

Midlothian Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Support Officer for Workforce Policy and Placements. The successful candidate will manage administrative tasks related to pupil placement procedures. Applicants should have strong analytical skills, experience with Microsoft Office, and a degree or equivalent qualification. This is a permanent position offering a minimum salary of £39,128.74 per annum.

Qualifications

• Significant administrative experience in a responsible position.
• Experience in developing and implementing complex systems.
• Demonstrable computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Knowledge of pupil placement procedures

Public interaction experience

Education

Educated to Degree/HND or SVQ Level 4

Job description

Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE

Educated to Degree/HND or SVQ Level 4 and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Substantial relevant administrative experience which includes working in a recognised position of responsibility.

Experience of developing and implementing administrative and complex systems/processes.

Proven experience of analysing complex information.

Experience of challenging outcomes and making recommendations.

Proven experience in developing and devising tools to support administrative systems and processes.

Demonstrable computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant software, including spreadsheets and databases.

An in-depth knowledge of pupil placement procedures and a comprehensive understanding of Midlothian’s geographical layout, its schools and their relevant catchment areas.

Experience of working with the public.

CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 2nd December

INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th, Friday 19th December

Job Advert

Position Title: Business Support Officer - Workforce Policy and Placements

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Flexible

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £39,128.74 per annum.

Requirements

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way disclosure certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email [e-mail] to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.