Safer Communities Business Support Officer (CDC) in Doncaster

Location: Civic Office, Doncaster

Salary: Grade 6 – £26,403 to £27,255 (Pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week

Closing date: 23 June 2026

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Safer Communities Business Support Officer. You will be part of the Safer Communities Service within the Place Directorate, where you will play an important role in supporting community safety activity across Doncaster. The role provides high‑quality, professional and responsive business support to ensure community safety services operate effectively, compliantly, and consistently.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Providing high‑quality business and administrative support across the Safer Communities Service
• Preparing agendas, coordinating meetings, and taking accurate, sensitive minutes for community safety boards and operational meetings (including virtual meetings)
• Responding to enquiries from partners, stakeholders, and the public, ensuring a professional and timely service
• Maintaining accurate records and datasets using Excel and case management systems, in line with data protection requirements
• Supporting data collection, performance reporting, and statutory returns
• Undertaking routine financial administration, including processing invoices, orders and service‑related transactions using Council financial systems
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

The post holder should have experience of working in a busy office or business support environment, strong organisational skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently to strict and competing deadlines. This role requires excellent minute‑taking skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a clear understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria. There will be a minute‑taking test as part of the interview. Shortlisting will take place on 24 June 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 29 June 2026.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Rachael Long Tel: 07795800946 Email: Rachael.long@doncaster.gov.uk

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over‑reliance on AI is discouraged. City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

Address: Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU