Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall Glenfield Leicester LE3 8RA
Salary: £26,022 - £26,436 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Working Hours: 37 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 1st October 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a well-organised experienced and resilient individual to join the Children and Family Services as a Business Support Assistant to work as part of a team in the provision of administrative work within the support service area
Main duties and responsibilities:
- To work as part of a team in the provision of administrative work within the support service area.
- To deal with incoming and outgoing telephone calls & emails, liaise with teams, across the service and to facilitate the greeting of visitors, all necessary to the efficient functioning of the Service.
- To process administration processes of data inputting within the service areas
- To undertake general office duties e.g. file management
- To accurately enter data onto a range of computer-based systems to support the requirements of the service.
- To upload information to our in-house database in an accurate and timely manner.
- To be flexible on taking on additional tasks, willing to offer help to employees and treats co-operation and support for colleagues as a top priority.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
- Have recognised Academic Qualifications e.g. 'GCSE', 'A' Levels, Vocational Quals, Professional/Further Education Quals in relevant area. NVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent. Or an equivalent level of relevant experience.
- Have good computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, with the ability to use spreadsheets.
- Be able to give evidence of establishing and maintaining manual and electronic admin systems.
- Be able to evidence a good level of verbal and written communication skills.
- Be able to have a full understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality
- Be able to produce accurate work to deadlines.
- Be able to work effectively as a member of a team.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer..
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Kelly Wells, Business and HR Co-ordinator
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0116 305 5256
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
About UsAbout Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us
Skills Required
- Recognised academic, vocational, professional, or further education qualifications in a relevant area, such as GCSEs, A Levels, or equivalent experience.
- NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and spreadsheet use.
- Experience establishing and maintaining manual and electronic administrative systems.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to produce accurate work to deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Commitment to accessible and inclusive public services.
What We Do
Nottingham City Council is the local authority for the city of Nottingham in the East Midlands region of England. It is focused on becoming a renewed council that delivers for local people and leads the city forward, with a vision to build a flourishing, inclusive, and sustainable city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
