Business Support Assistant - Charterhouse, United Kingdom - Somerset County Council

Somerset County Council

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Charterhouse, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Why should I choose Somerset Council?

Well, for a start, we're a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities and businesses of Somerset.

And that's why we're working so hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.

If you're looking for a place where your work truly matters - where YOU truly matter - we might be just right for you.

We also promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.

What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at Charterhouse Outdoor Centre.

This role is essential in supporting the Centre Manager with the day to day running of the centre as well as the administration of a wide range of bookings for school residentials and private bookings.

This is primarily an administrative role but there will be times when support for the wider team at the centre will be needed.

We're working to enrich the lives of young people here in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that.

Your day-to-day work will involve:

Assisting with a variety of financial and administrative tasks across the wider team,
Helping with the day to day running of the centre with a wide range of domestic and hospitality tasks when needed
Reacting to and supporting centre requirements as they occur.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be.

But it will really help if you have/will be:

Excellent communication and organisation skills to be able to manage a busy schedule and help develop new income avenues.
A real team player who thrives in a challenging and busy environment.
IT skills use of Microsoft Office packages such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Flexible, with a positive and committed attitude that helps you to adapt to the changing needs of our service.
GCSE level, or NVQ Level 2, including English and Maths (grade C or above or equivalent).

We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset.

An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

What will I be offered in return?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management.

As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

We promote a healthy worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
Staff discounts in gyms.
Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?
The salary for the role is Grade 15 is £21,189 to £21,968 per annum working 37 hours per week.

DBS information:
This job requires a criminal background check (DBS) via the disclosure procedure.

Job Reference:
SCC04368

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£21,189.00-£21,968.00 per year