Crisis and Resilience Business Support Assistant

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Leicester Rd, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA 

Salary: £25,995 - £26,409 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (pay award pending)

Working Hours: 37 hours. Monday to Thursday, 9.00am – 5.00pm and Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm.

Contract Type: Fixed Term to 31st March 2029

Closing Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026

Interview Date(s): 28th and 29th September 2026

Do you want to use your organisation and people skills to support a service that really matters?

About the Role

As a Business Support Assistant, you will help the Crisis and Resilience service run smoothly. You will support the team by dealing with phone calls, emails and paperwork. You will often be one of the first people that members of the public or partner organisations speak to.

Your role is to help manage referrals that come into the service. This means checking information, setting up customer records, and making payments.  You will follow clear steps and record information accurately so people can get the help they need.

You will also provide general admin support which includes sending letters and emails, updating task lists, helping partners with system access, and keeping records up to date. At times, you may help with welcoming visitors, arranging meetings, opening post and ordering office supplies.

You will work as part of a team and support colleagues when needed. This is a busy role that suits someone who is organised, friendly and comfortable helping people, often during stressful situations.
A standard DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

•    Hold an NVQ2 in Business Administration or equivalent 
•    Have experience in an administration or office support role 
•    Be confident answering phone calls and emails politely and clearly, with good verbal and written communication skills
•    Able to follow instructions and work in an organised manner being able to manage several tasks at the same time 
•    Able to use basic office software like Word, Excel and databases 
•    Work well with others and be willing to help your team, being flexible with requests
•    Understand the importance of confidentiality and treating people fairly
 

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:

Gemma Andrews - Crisis and Resilience Project Manager
Telephone: 0116 305 5427
Email: [email protected] 
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 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