Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council
Business Support Officer
Job Location
UK, United Kingdom
Job Description
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Business Support Officer to join our Building Services and DLO (Direct Labour Organisation) Team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £30,559 - £35,235 per annum (pro rata for part time).
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
About the Business Support Officer role
Babergh and Mid-Suffolk District Councils are going through an exciting period of change, with a new operating model being developed for the DLO (Direct Labour Organisation) within our Housing Directorate. The DLO oversees the maintenance of housing repairs and voids with some planned work activities and is supported by several contractors. The DLO has its own trade team.
Reporting to the Customer and Business Support Manager you will be responsible for providing business support to the Building Services DLO for the effective delivery of all associated works.
This role is working at our Great Wenham depot or any site-based working environment as required by the job role.
About you
You will:
provide highly effective and innovative business support to the Building Services DLO within Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (BMSDC)
need a NVQ 3 /ONC level or equivalent level of knowledge through experience
need a good standard of education with a GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at level C or above and the ability to demonstrate suitable work experience necessary for delivering the role
have experience of having previously worked within a Repairs and Maintenance environment is desirable.
About us
Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits we offer our Business Support Officer:
Great opportunities for learning and development
Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Wellbeing Support Programme
Employee Assist Programme
Health Care Options.
Our ways of working:
Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
Closing date: 10 December 2024.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Business Support Officer role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts
Location: UK, GB
Posted Date: 11/24/2024
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
About the Business Support Officer role
Babergh and Mid-Suffolk District Councils are going through an exciting period of change, with a new operating model being developed for the DLO (Direct Labour Organisation) within our Housing Directorate. The DLO oversees the maintenance of housing repairs and voids with some planned work activities and is supported by several contractors. The DLO has its own trade team.
Reporting to the Customer and Business Support Manager you will be responsible for providing business support to the Building Services DLO for the effective delivery of all associated works.
This role is working at our Great Wenham depot or any site-based working environment as required by the job role.
About you
You will:
provide highly effective and innovative business support to the Building Services DLO within Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (BMSDC)
need a NVQ 3 /ONC level or equivalent level of knowledge through experience
need a good standard of education with a GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at level C or above and the ability to demonstrate suitable work experience necessary for delivering the role
have experience of having previously worked within a Repairs and Maintenance environment is desirable.
About us
Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits we offer our Business Support Officer:
Great opportunities for learning and development
Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Wellbeing Support Programme
Employee Assist Programme
Health Care Options.
Our ways of working:
Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
Closing date: 10 December 2024.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Business Support Officer role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts
Location: UK, GB
Posted Date: 11/24/2024
Contact Information
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