Job Description

Salary:

27,254 - 28,598

Hours per week:

37 hours

Temporary/Fixed term:

3 months

Interview date:

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Wiltshire Environment - Shaping a Greener, More Sustainable Future

Wiltshire's Public Protection Service brings together food and health & safety, trading standards, animal health, environmental protection, licensing, and pest control.


As a Technical Support Officer, you will cover a wide range of administrative, technical and ICT tasks and provide specialist and general support to the public protection teams. You will be responsible for the maintenance and day-to-day support of the current IT system and assist with the implementation of new software.


We are looking for a professional officer with a caring and considerate manner who can communicate effectively with colleagues and customers. An understanding of administrative procedures and a willingness to support busy teams are both important qualities which are necessary in order to carry out this role.


You will be able to prioritise, plan and manage your time effectively, demonstrating your ability to work under pressure.


You will be educated to A level (or equivalent) and NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

Please download and read the

role description and person specification

carefully before you apply as well as

Our Identity

.


The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Gary Tomsett, Public Protection Manager Environmental Protection, at

Gary.tomsett@wiltshire.gov.uk

.


This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.


We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our

statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

.

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