Business Support Officer – Supporting Public Health

Overview

We are currently recruiting a Business Support Officer who will support the Public Health team in Buckinghamshire. This is an opportunity for someone to step up and join an already established admin team that supports the many ongoing projects in Public Health. This is an exciting role and we are looking for someone with enthusiasm and passion to grow and excel in this area.

This is a secondment/fixed-term contract opportunity up until September 2026. Please note we are looking to appoint at grade 3. Applications for part-time (30) hours will be considered and the salary would be pro-rata.

About us

With over 300 staff members, we provide a wide range of services and are experts in delivering key support services to ensure the smooth operation of the council. As a Business Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in the council's success, providing exceptional support to our services. Don't miss this opportunity to take your career to the next level and make a real impact!

About the role

As a Business Support Officer, you will provide excellent support to those working in the front-line services supporting our residents.

The key accountabilities are:

• Supporting the team with all admin to include SAP work
• To support in facilitating meetings, taking minutes and engaging with the team in order to be prepared and available at all times
• You will receive support and training from the team to learn and thrive in this role
• Public Health run a variety of projects across Bucks to engage the public in healthier lifestyles
• Business support are instrumental in supporting the PH leads and delivering the highest standard of admin support
• This role will expand your knowledge of how Public Health work in our communities

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days a week, and be flexible to team requirements.

About you

We are looking for someone who is organised, a good communicator, a strong minute taker, with good IT skills and an ability to learn new skills. You will need to be reactive as well as proactive and work well in a team. 

Other information

For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.

The team currently work 2 days in the office ideally when required by Public Health, with 3 days working from home. Some flexibility is required when events are running and need admin support on the day.

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Karen Bamgboye, [email protected]

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Resources cover a wide range of specialisms, including Human Resources, Finance, ICT and Business Operations. Our main focus is supporting the other directorates to provide the best possible service to our residents. To do that, we have to make sure we have the right people in the right roles across the organisation. From our finance teams, working strategically to ensure the best value from public money; to HR keeping our employees healthy and happy, each service is vital in making sure Buckinghamshire Council has what it needs to run effectively and efficiently.

As well as providing high quality services to other areas of the Council, you could also be helping us build on the revenue which comes from our external clients. If you are ambitious, customer-focussed and bursting with new ideas, we want to hear from you.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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