Wiltshire Council

Business Support Officer

Wiltshire Council  •  £26k - £27k/yr  •  Trowbridge, GB (Hybrid)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Salary: £25,989 - £26,824 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Temporary/Fixed term: 12 months

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 08 June 2026

We are thrilled to be offering an opportunity within our Children and Young Peoples Disabilities team to excel in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift frequently to cater to the needs of our stakeholders.

As a Business Support in this team, you will have a strong administrative background and excellent working knowledge of MS Office.

Crucial qualities include precision and adaptability, along with exceptional communication skills. Your ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies is essential, as it enables you to engage with professionals and families while working alongside the children's services teams. This collaborative aspect of the role may present challenges at times, but it's an essential part of making a meaningful impact.

Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of business support and financial functions. These include updating and maintaining spreadsheets, minute taking, answering telephones, using the liquid logic LCS database, typing, scanning and filing.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Vanessa Petty, Admin Manager, at Vanessa.Petty@wiltshire.gov.uk

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Application criteria

Please download and read the and person specification carefully before you apply.

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.

Wiltshire Council

About Wiltshire Council

Our vision is to build stronger, more resilient communities and our core values underpin what we do, what we stand for and how we do things.

We deliver more than 350 services to the people of Wiltshire, from public health and social care to planning and street maintenance, schools and libraries.

We’re a forward-thinking council and we recognise a good idea can come from anyone, at any level. That’s why we encourage our people to be innovative and find new ways to tackle old issues. Our values support this and make us unique; we embrace change, treat everyone fairly and value diversity.

We focus on opportunities and possibilities, rather than limitations and promote flexible working. We want to ensure that we encourage a culture that places customers at its centre.

Join us and you will enjoy the chance to achieve your full potential and enjoy a truly fulfilling career in a beautiful part of the country.

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Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
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