We are looking to recruit a Business Support Officer to support the Public Health Directorate working afternoons for 18.5 hours per week. The successful person will work as part of an administrative team to provide business support to Consultants, Programme Managers and Project Managers, who are seeking to improve the health and wellbeing of the population in Sandwell. The candidate will have effective prioritisation, communication, organisational and time management skills, as well as the ability to work on their own initiative and contribute to effective team working. Applicants should possess:- typing/word processing ability to OCR/RSA Level II or equivalent, and GCSE Grade C in English and Maths or an equivalent qualification and be able to use Microsoft Office applications. at least one year’s experience of working within a business support/administrative environment is essential. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcingsandwell.gov.uk For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applicationssandwell.gov.uk