Job Description

Job description

Join Sheffield City Council as a Senior Business Support Officer within Children&s Services

Are you an experienced administrator looking to take the next step in your career? Do you possess exceptional organisational skills and a keen eye for detail? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Support Officer to join our service.





At Sheffield City Council, we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in everything we do and in Children's Services we are, dedicated to providing an exceptional service to all our clients while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. As a Senior Business Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operations of our business processes.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide efficient and effective business process & document production including complex minute taking and customer services support to internal and external customers, this is the primary function of the role. Provide high-level administrative support to the service, our clients, and key stakeholders. Day to day supervision and support for other Business Support staff as required. Provide effective financial monitoring and financial data reporting as required.

Requirements:

5 GCSE or equivalent (including 1 GCSE in both English and Maths) Proven experience in a similar administrative role. Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Why Join Sheffield City Council?

Opportunity for career growth and development. Collaborative and supportive work environment. Competitive salary. Chance to make a meaningful impact for vulnerable young people in Sheffield. Ongoing training and development opportunities.




If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking for a rewarding and challenging role, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join our team and contribute to our continued success.





For informal enquiries please contact Jennifer West on 07785409071 or via email jennifer.west@sheffield.gov.uk





To apply, please complete the application form attached to this advertisement outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position. We look forward to hearing from you.





We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.



It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.





Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.





Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.





If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.





Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page.

Job details

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Job reference
REQ003426
Date posted
12/06/2025
Application closing date
25/06/2025
Location
Sheffield
Salary
Grade 4 25,584 to 27,711
Package
1 Permanent
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Blank
Job category/type
Administration