Job Introduction
Staffordshire Business & Environment Network (SBEN) was launched in 1992, providing a membership organisation, entitling members to subsidised and free initiatives from within the SBEN portfolio.
We support organisations to achieve long term sustainability and maximise their business opportunities through innovative environmental activity.
Main Responsibility
You’ll play a key part in supporting in the day-to-day management, co-ordination and delivery of Environmental Support to local businesses across Staffordshire including:
- Providing advice, guidance and coaching to environmental project applicants and clients.
- Assist in checking submitted project applications in terms of eligibility, relevance, and strategic fit.
- Recording and monitoring the progress and performance of project applicants and supported projects, ensuring a robust audit trail.
- Assist in the collation and analysis of statistical information for the evaluation of associated projects/partner activity
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll ideally have an NVQ level 3 in Business Admin or equivalent adminstration experience together with:
- Some knowledge and/or understanding of environmental markets and opportunities
- Excellent ICT skills especially in the use of software packages of MS Office including the use of spreadsheets
- Proven communication skills and ability to deliver an excellent level of customer service
For informal chat about the post, please contact Nicola Kent on nicola.kent@staffordshire.gov.uk
Interviews will be held on 27 and 28 November 2023
The post is Fixed Term until 30 March 2025
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.
