Business Support Team Leader

Wakefield Council; Castleford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Castleford is seeking a Safeguarding Business Support Team Leader to manage and develop Business Support staff. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, be proficient in minute taking, and be capable of managing various priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role includes a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Benefits

Corporate offers and discounts

Flexi-time scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in management and business support.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in taking accurate minutes at meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management for Business Support staff.
• Assist in developing efficient business support processes.
• React to urgent requests and manage operational priorities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Team management

Customer care

Communication skills

Minute taking

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Safeguarding Business Support Team Leader.

We are looking for a Team Leader who is enthusiastic, motivated and can work independently and proactively as well as part of a team to provide the day-to-day line management and continuous development of Business Support staff based within the Children & Young Peoplesdirectorate.

The successful post holder will be responsible for ensuring priorities and the needs of the service are met in providing a confidential and reliable administration and business support service. Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills are essential along with the ability to effectively manage a team. The post holder will work closely with the Business Support Managers to manage, train and develop staff and assist with developing efficient business support processes.

This is a wide and varied role where no two days are the same and the post holder will be expected to be able to react and respond to urgent requests. Excellent customer care and communication skills are essential along with the ability to work calm under pressure.

It is essential that you are an experienced and confident minute taker and are able to use a laptop to take minutes at meetings. Accuracy and attention to detail is also essential in this role and the position requires working to tight deadlines as well as closely liaising with other departments across the Council.
Core office hours are 8.30 -17.00 Monday to Thursday and 8.30-16.30 on a Friday. These posts are part of the flexi time scheme.

Suitable applicants will be invited to attend a formal interview. Previous applicants need not apply.

Wakefield Council employees have access to corporate offers and discounts from local and national companies on a wide range of products and services, including discounted travel tickets and leisure membership.

A standard DBS check and clearance will be required for this post.

If you would like any further information, please contact Shaun McDonald or Susie Nash on 07900 759875 or 07917 628488.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Susie Nash/Shaun McDonald.

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Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Fluency Duty

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.

Probation

In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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