Business Support Officer at Wiltshire Career Site

Salisbury, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

26824.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Background, MS Office, Precision, Adaptability, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Minute Taking, Typing, Scanning, Filing, Spreadsheet Maintenance, Telephone Answering, Liquid Logic LCS Database

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £25,989 - £26,824 per annum Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: w/c Monday 20 April 2026 We are thrilled to be offering an opportunity within our Support and Safeguarding team & The Specialist Assessment & Family Time team to excel in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift frequently to cater to the needs of our stakeholders.  As a Business Support Officer in this team, you will have a strong administrative background and excellent working knowledge of MS Office.   Crucial qualities include precision and adaptability, along with exceptional communication skills. Your ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies is essential, as it enables you to engage with professionals and families while working alongside the children's services teams. This collaborative aspect of the role may present challenges at times, but it's an essential part of making a meaningful impact.  Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of business support and financial functions. These include updating and maintaining spreadsheets, minute taking, answering telephones, using the liquid logic LCS database, typing, scanning and filing.   Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/why-us]. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity. Contact details Nikki Waters, Admin Manager at Nikki.Waters@wiltshire.gov.uk [Nikki.Waters@wiltshire.gov.uk] Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application. Application criteria Please download and read the role description and person specification [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/19501/BS05-0001-Business-Support-officer-DBS/pdf/BS05-0001_Business_Support_officer_DBS.pdf?m=1774518470132]carefully before you apply. We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion [https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wiltshire.gov.uk%2Fequality-diversity-public-sector-duty&data=04%7C01%7CBethany.Farrer%40wiltshire.gov.uk%7C151f7da412574c942b8e08d948674193%7C5546e75e3be14813b0ff26651ea2fe19%7C0%7C0%7C637620430580127574%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=5CkvE0a359djyKPfpad1RWNIfayHtAmrr4s%2BKbvYZzw%3D&reserved=0] Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-2-disability-confident-employer] Application process [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/help-and-support] Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include a wide range of business support and financial functions such as updating and maintaining spreadsheets, minute taking, answering telephones, using the liquid logic LCS database, typing, scanning, and filing. The role requires frequent adaptation to shifting priorities within a fast-paced environment.