Business Support Assistant - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Milton-Keynes-Council

Milton-Keynes-Council
Milton-Keynes-Council
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1 week ago

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Job Introduction
We're looking for a flexible and self-motivated person to join our Children's Services Business Support Hub.


Working closely with 114 schools across Milton Keynes, this hub supports a wide range of activities within the Education, Learning and Inclusion service area.


Based in our city centre offices, you'll support our schools with their job vacancies, manage web adverts and handle queries.

Previous applicants need not apply.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 11 May.
Role Responsibilities

  • Receipting, uploading and invoicing of new school job vacancies in line with current service level agreements.
  • Manage web information of current and expired adverts.
  • Handling calls and dealing with queries from schools relating to activities.
  • Supporting the team with 1/2 termly school meetings.
  • Providing additional support to assist with the recruitment of Governors/Senior Leaders.
  • The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are: we are: Dedicated, Respectful and Collaborative.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Selfmotivated but can also work well as part of a team.
  • Flexible you might be asked to work in another place.
  • Able to use the MS Office packages word and excel.
  • Flexible in their approach and to be willing to work across the team to offer support when needed
About The Company

Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future.

We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.


Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people.

We're responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.

Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative.

If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.

Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
  • 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme.
  • Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as inhouse management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Health Cashplan.
  • MK Advantage benefits package a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.


  • Blue Light Card

  • Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more


  • SmartGo

  • Aimed at encouraging lowcarbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
  • Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
  • A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
  • Childcare Subsidy.
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