We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey.
* Location: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Huyton, L36 9UX, Hybrid Working
* Contract: Temporary
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours per week. Consideration will be given for part-time working.
* DBS Check: Yes
* Closing Date: 01/04/2025 at 17:00
* Reference: CVP 0314
These posts are readvertised and previous applicants need not apply.
2 x Fixed term posts until 31 March 2026.
1 x Temporary maternity cover until 31 March 2026, or upon the return of the substantive postholder from maternity leave, whichever is the sooner.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.
The Business Support Service provides administration and financial support to various teams across the council, working flexibly to assist services in meeting their key objectives and priorities.
As a Business Support Assistant, you would be responsible for handling and sharing confidential information in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
You would also be expected to deal with members of the public both on the telephone, by email, and face to face.
Our current vacancies involve working closely with and supporting Social Workers, where one of the key tasks is to provide support at statutory and other professional meetings, where you would be responsible for taking and distributing minutes. The information discussed during these meetings can be very sensitive and distressing.
If you have proven ability in prioritizing competing demands, working accurately and efficiently whilst under pressure with excellent IT skills and working as part of a team, you may be a perfect candidate to join us.
At Knowsley Council, we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognizing the value that diversity brings to our organization. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley, we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Hayley Shiers on 07810053306 or Molly Lennard on 0151 443 2753.
Interviews to be held week commencing 14 April 2025.
How to apply
Your Application Form should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
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You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
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