Support Officer
The Environment Team is seeking an experienced individual to provide efficient and effective administrative support services.
The Environment Team delivers a range of services, including Grounds Maintenance, Street Cleansing, Sports Maintenance, and Play Areas. In this role, you will support all of these services while working within a team primarily focused on the delivery of Allotment and Cemetery services.
Based at our Wade Road Depot, you will undertake a variety of duties, including:
- Responding to customer enquiries and complaints on behalf of the Environment Team where the Contact Centre is unable to provide further assistance.
- Assisting with allotment administration, including undertaking site inspections and attending evening meetings with allotment groups and tenants.
- Assisting with cemetery administration, including booking burial services, and liaising with Funeral Directors, Monumental Masons, grave owners, bereaved families, and cemetery visitors.
- Providing administrative support to ensure Health and Safety compliance.
- Undertaking other administrative support functions, including raising purchase orders and invoices, and managing PPE orders and stock control processes.
This is a varied administrative and customer-focused role, and previous experience of working with customers is essential.
What benefits do we offer?
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
- Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
- Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
- Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘BOOST’ perks discount site
- Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
- Free flu vaccination vouchersAccess to a free and confidential employee assistance program
- Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of our community.
The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.
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Support Officer (1012) in Basingstoke employer: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises community engagement and safety. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development while making a meaningful impact in the local area. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to the well-being of the community in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
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Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Recruitment Team
