Business Support Administrator - WMF2718i

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Job details

Job reference REQ Date posted 04/03/2026 Application closing date 31/03/2026 Location Various Locations Salary £28,598 - £29,540 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Business Support Administrator - WMF2718i

INTERNAL ONLY

Location: Barrow, Penrith & Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Public Health Team is looking to recruit an organised, proactive and 'can do' Business Support Administrator.

The Public Health teams are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of local communities across our beautiful region. We commission and provide public health services and work with multiple local organisations as part of the diverse range of public health activity. As our Business Support Administrator, you will be the engine room that keeps our vital services running smoothly and be part of a values-based and supportive team that strives to reduce inequalities across Westmorland and Furness.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a person who is as passionate about our community as we are. You will bring to the team a supportive mindset; providing the essential support our team needs to succeed, from organising high level meetings to managing financial data; your attention to detail will be an asset and the adaptability of working across our diverse geographical footprint and topic areas.

We need someone who thrives on variety and you will be our 'go to' for:

• Technical mastery: navigating ICT systems with ease
• Precision: capturing the heart of complex meetings and driving action logs forward
• Finance & Flow: keeping our business and financial processes on track
• People power: building brilliant relationships with stakeholders across the council and externally

If you are a flexible, responsive communicator who loves to see a project through to the end, we want to hear from you.

We offer a supportive, collaborative and exciting team environment where your contribution is visible and valued every single day.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.