Business Support Officer
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £25,992 - £27,711 per annum
Internal DCC Employees ONLY
We are looking for a well organised and self-motivated person to join the Business Support Team within the Public Health Directorate.
The postholder will provide a wide range of administrative services and support including the organisation of meetings and conferences, the preparation of agendas, circulation of papers, taking minutes/action notes, maintaining actions/decisions logs and keeping track of work programmes using Microsoft Office 365 applications.
The role would suit someone who has previous experience within the administrative and customer focused field, is flexible, efficient and proactive due to the variation of support provide by the Business Support Team.
The role is based at County Hall in Exeter but there are hybrid working arrangements.
Working for Devon County Council has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer. In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:
- 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website.
- Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
- Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role).
- Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.
For more information or to discuss the role, please contact Louise Angrave at Louise.Angrave@devon.gov.uk.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
Interviews are due to be held week beginning 31st March 2025.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ007589
Interview Date: Week beginning 31st March 2025
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationDevonHybrid
- Work Postcode
EX2 4QD
- Reference
REQ007589
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£25,992 - £27,711 per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
23/03/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes