Senior Business Support Assistant - Surrey County Council : Job Details

This role has a starting salary of £27,897 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

This is a fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 31st October 2024. Both full time and part time applications are welcomed.

Would you like to be part of a committed workforce and business support team? The role of Senior Business Support Assistant offers a great step up on the business support / administration ladder as it offers a wide exposure to the entirety of the Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships (AWHP) directorate.

We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Business Support Assistant to join our fantastic AWHP Workforce team. The team is based at Guildford Borough Council, Pavillion 3, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BB but we also welcome working in a hybrid way.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

Our team manage a range of business, staffing and recruitment activities across the AWHP directorate, both for and on behalf of our front line managers, which means they can focus on making a difference to the residents of Surrey. With this in mind, we have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join us.

You'll be working in a team that will provide you with support and guidance, and we'll also give you the freedom to be creative and use your own initiative. Our team has a proven track record of career success, and we'll work with you to progress, challenging you on a day to day basis and offering you opportunities to work on new and varied work.

About the Role

In this role, you will be leading on various processes such as recruitment, OM and business support. The role is fast-paced, but we offer a thorough induction and support program to help you learn new processes. Once you are up and running, we are always looking to support development by offering bespoke project work so you can get involved in a variety of tasks.

Our job profiles will tell you what you'll be doing, but more important to us is how you'll do it. We want people who are self-motivated and committed to working in partnership with others, from junior colleagues and peers to the most senior leaders in the Council. Service users are at the heart of what we do and we expect you to have the same values. You'll have exceptionally high standards, which goes without saying, but more than that, you'll be someone who wants to find more efficient ways of working.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Strong administration skills with an eye for detail and the ability to manage several processes at once.
• Excellent IT skills
• Your ability as a real team player who is willing to help and support colleagues as required.
• Excellent customer service skills

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 1st April 2024 with interviews planned for the week commencing Tuesday 2nd April.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.