Job Description

We're looking for a Senior Business Support

Assistant

, Interested?

Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!

The team...

Education, Schools and Inclusion covers a wide range of areas including schools organisation and admissions, adult learning, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, support services to schools for example school improvement, music service, sports partnership and governor support and the Early Years Childcare Service.





The Business Support Team provide clerical and administrative support to services within Education, Schools and Inclusion, ensuring an efficient and effective service is provided.

About the role....

You will provide business and administrative support which varies from team to team across the service. The role will include (but not limited to) recording information, dealing with enquiries from service users, members of the public and external organisations. Other responsibilities include financial duties, such as processing of invoices, raising invoices and monitoring payments. Preparing and organising meetings, including the pulling together of agendas and minuting the meetings, are other key requirements of the role. There is also an element of statutory work included such as processing of referrals for Special Educational Needs.

A bit about Gateshead Council...

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.





People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

You'll be paid a competitive salary 25,992 to 27,269 pa We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension. You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year. You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year. We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance. A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas. You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping

It's time to apply!

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link:

JOB PROFILE

. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us, we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.



For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact andrewcarr@gateshead.gov.uk