Business Support Officer

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, 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 the Contracting and Commissioning Team, dedicated to commissioning, procuring, contracting and monitoring a range of services that improve the outcomes for children and adults within Warrington.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

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

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

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us includes:

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

Equal Opportunity & Other Information

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer.

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.