Service Development Assistant

Bradford Corporation; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RESPECT Allyship Programme

Equal opportunities employer

Employee development opportunities

Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking a Service Development Assistant to provide business and management support to the Director of Legal & Governance and Head of Legal Services. Interviews to take place in person at City Hall in Bradford.

The role includes collecting, analysing and reporting data, assisting with service planning, budget management and quality assurance, and supporting staff management. You will join a friendly, collaborative team committed to continuous learning and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Provide business and management support to senior Legal & Governance leads.
• Assist in development of the legal case management system.
• Collect, analyse and review data; produce regular reports for section leads.
• Support service planning, budget management and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide business and management support to the Director of Legal & Governance Services and Head of Legal Services.
• Assist the Service Development Officer in the development of the legal case management system.
• Collect, analyse and review data and producing regular quality checked reports for section leads.
• Assist with service planning, budget management and quality assurance.
• Assist with staff management including absence management and recruitment.

Skills

Data analysis

Budget management

Staff management

Recruitment

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bradford is a fantastic, diverse and vibrant city which was UK City of Culture 2025. Boasting a recently beautifully refreshed and revitalised city centre including a new city centre park (Norfolk Gardens), a major new entertainment venue Bradford Live adjacent to the already highly successful Alhambra Theatre which is frequently the first theatre in the North to host long runs of West End shows; the opening of Darley Street Market and the renovated St George’s Hall. Further projects include a major regeneration project City Village creating 1000 homes in the city centre as well as the new BRIT school North – the only site for the BRIT school outside London. The immediate surrounding area includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Saltaire; Howarth and Bronte Country and the stunning Ilkley Moor from which the Yorkshire Dales National Park is only 6 miles away. With the youngest population of any city in Europe Bradford has a bright and exciting future.

We are the Service Development Team in the Department of Legal & Governance. Our team is friendly, supportive, and highly collaborative, creating an environment where you can thrive. We encourage continuous learning and development, offering opportunities to broaden your expertise and even expand your skills.

We are seeking to appoint a Service Development Assistant to provide business and management support to the Director of Legal & Governance and Head of Legal Services.

The main responsibilities of this role are:

• To provide a business and management support to the Director of Legal & Governance Services and Head of Legal Services.
• To assist the Service Development Officer in the development of the legal case management system.
• This will include collecting, analysing and reviewing data and producing regular quality checked reports for section leads.
• To assist with service planning, budget management and quality assurance.
• To assist with staff management including absence management and recruitment.
• Interviews to take place in person at City Hall in Bradford.

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdfEqual Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.