About us

We are looking for Business Support Officers to join our experienced and supportive Business Support Team in Contracts and Commissioning. We are advertising two full-time permanent posts. You will work in a hybrid way, with a minimum of 2 days in the office at Times Square, Warrington. You will be part of a team of five Business Support Officers alongside a Senior Business Support Officer, who all report to the Business Support Team Manager.

The role

We invest over £130m each year in care and support services for adults across Warrington. The successful post holder will play a key role in supporting Contracting and Commissioning Team. We are dedicated to commissioning, procuring, contracting and monitoring a range of services which improve the outcomes for children and adults within Warrington.

What's needed?

As a Business Support Officer, you will be expected to provide quality support, work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team. You will be required to act on your own initiative, be able to prioritise tasks and duties and work calmly and effectively when under pressure. You will be able to problem solve and be able to determine appropriate courses of action.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent communication skills.
• Experience of working in an administrative capacity.
• Has the ability to use a range of IT solutions.
• Has a flexible approach to work combined with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Has the ability to prioritise workloads and work against tight deadlines.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Flexible working

Key Dates & Further Information

If you are interested in the role, please get in touch with Jess Howell, Business Support Team Manager for an informal discussion – Jessica.howell@warrington.gov.uk

If you are applying for the role, please ensure that you describe how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the essential criteria for the role as detailed in the person specification. This information will be used to short-list applicants for interview.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

If you are applying for the job internally, please ensure that you apply via the Careers Page on SAP, however if you are applying for an additional job you would need to apply externally.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer.