Job Introduction
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Business Support Assistant Team Leader in Tamworth, to cover for maternity leave.
The role is working 37 hours a week, and is predominately office based. Some home working is arranged on a rota basis dependant upon the needs of the service.
This position provides managerial support to Business Support Staff supporting the Children's Service.
For further information please see the Job Description
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please contact charlotte.weatherer@staffordshire.gov.uk
Main Responsibility
- Day to day monitoring, mentoring and provision of support and guidance to nominated business support staff. This will include 1:1 conversation’s and the application of HR procedures.
- Assist and deputise for the Business Support Team Leader in the coordination and deployment of staff and work required to meet the needs of the service.
- To support the induction and training of business support staff.
- To undertake a full range of financial management processes in accordance with financial regulations and as directed including budget monitoring, cash handling, managing and using Purchase Cards, authorising transactions, providing advice and support to district-based staff.
- .Assist with the operation of the district Agency account in accordance with financial regulations
- To provide support and advice to district-based managers and staff.
- Completing a range of administrative tasks ensuring compliance with business processes and Service Level Agreements. This includes accurately inputting and maintaining information systems in support of Social Workers to ensure children’s/families/system records are kept up to date.
- Assistance with the maintenance of Fire and Health Safety standards in accordance with legislation and County Council policies and the
The Ideal Candidate
You'll have:
- Experience of the management and analysis of data
- Extensive knowledge of MS Office 365 or equivalent
- Proven experience in establishing and embedding office procedures, processes and systems.
- Experience of maintaining financial information for audit requirements and an understanding of financial regulations
- Knowledge of, and experience implementing Health and Safety legislation relevant to an office environment.
- Working with internal/external customers to provide a quality service.
- Previous experience of servicing meetings including notetaking
- Understanding of the County Council and its role in the community.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
