ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

The role holder will work as part of a team to provide a flexible, seamless, customer focused service, undertaking a variety of tasks to ensure the responsive and timely delivery of a service.

ABOUT US

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week (Monday to Friday 7 hours per day between 6am and 6pm on a shift pattern.)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 17 September 2025
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: Face to Face
2 References - where possible we require 3 years’ history.
Proof of Manchester Residency – Roles at Grade 1 to 3, traineeships, or apprenticeships will initially only be advertised to Manchester residents and internal candidates. An applicant is classed as a resident of Manchester if they live within the boundaries of the City of Manchester; i.e. Any Council Tax liability for their home would be with Manchester City Council. To check if you fall under the Manchester City Council boundary please visit - https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
A vacancy has arisen for a Business Support Officer to work within the Facilities Management Team, based at Hooper Street.
Would you like to work within a team where you will provide Financial and Administrative support to an integrated workforce ?
This role will include general administrative tasks such as minuting, maintaining systems, telephone queries and mainly providing financial support via basic SAP orders and maintaining financial records. You should have excellent keyboard and typing skills with a high level of speed and accuracy and also an understanding of SAP, although this is not essential, as. you will be trained on and required to use a number of different IT packages including Microsoft Office, SAP, and other software that is used by the service for record keeping.
This role will allow you to develop a wide range of skills and provides excellent opportunities for development. The candidate must display the Our Manchester behaviours and they must be flexible, hardworking, professional and be willing to learn.
For any enquiries contact:
Alison Rickman
Principal Facilities Officer
0161 600 9259

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term conditio

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
• References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
• Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
• Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
• Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information
• Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence