This role has a starting salary of £29,697 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. (36-hour or 18-hour contracts will be considered) The role is available as a 12-month secondment opportunity. (Please discuss with your Line Manager before submitting your application). This is a new role supporting the council's Integrated Reablement and Supported Living services to deliver essential care and support to individuals in their own homes or people who live with a learning disability or autism. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Business Support Assistant to join our team. This role is crucial in providing comprehensive business support to our regulated services, with a primary focus on health and safety activities. Key responsibilities include coordinating and recording health and safety data, monitoring training activities, reporting on key performance indicators, and managing meeting administration. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the role We are seeking someone who has an eye for detail and can support operational teams to implement and maintain business records, systems and processes. The role requires someone with good communication skills and can work with others in the service to collect, reconcile, and report on performance data. The role holder will undertake administrative tasks across the service with a focus on health and safety initiatives to support the service to meet statutory and council reporting requirements. The post holder would be expected to provide cover across other regulated services. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships Experience of working in a busy environment providing support to staff Competency in a range of IT tools, with experience of interpreting and processing data Ability to work towards deadlines Willingness to work flexibly and the ability to travel within the county. Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 13.04.2025 with interviews to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.