Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Team
We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to join our Business Support Team within the Wakefield Equipment Service.
This role plays a vital part in ensuring our services run smoothly and efficiently. You will be joining a friendly, supportive, multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality administrative support to colleagues, partners and the public.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills and experience within the Social Care and Health sector, in a role where your contribution will be valued and recognised.
About the Role
As a Business Support Assistant, you will be responsible for the daily planning and organisation of work, acting as the first point of contact for a wide range of enquiries. This includes handling routine and non-routine queries, processing equipment orders, and reporting equipment breakdowns, both verbally and in writing.
You will use your advanced organisational, communication, IT and telephone skills to ensure the continuity of the service each day. A key part of the role is delivering a responsive, high-quality business support function to internal and external customers.
You will work closely with:
- Other Business Support Assistants
- The Administration Coordinator
- The Team Manager
We Are Looking For
Knowledge and understanding of business administration systems and procedures
Experience working both independently and as part of a team in a busy office environment
Excellent communication and organisational skills
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
A positive, flexible attitude towards change
Training & Support
Full in-house training will be provided to ensure you feel confident in the role and have the support you need to succeed.
What can I expect?
Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.
Want to know more?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.
Name: Kirsty Gaunt
Tel: 01924 302447
Business Support Assistant - 247115 in Brighton employer: Wakefield Council
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