Business Support Officer Level 2

Job description

Job Description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Worker Type: Onsite Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £25,583 (Level one) rising to £26,403 (Level three) 'pro rata for part-time' - pay award pending

Location: The Martin Jackaman Centre, 62 Robins Wood Road, Aspley, NG8 3LD

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more...

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to join our team at a Nottingham City Council Day Support Centre. This is a varied and rewarding role that plays a vital part in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of a busy care setting.

As a Business Support Officer, you will provide high-quality administrative support to the home, acting as a key point of contact for residents, families, professionals and visitors. Responsibilities will include answering telephone calls, responding to office enquiries, managing correspondence and ensuring administrative processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

Additional duties will include photocopying, printing, filing and archiving documents, ordering equipment and supplies, maintaining records and supporting the management of small financial transactions. You will also assist with the processing, monitoring and auditing of information to ensure compliance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, have excellent communication and customer service skills, and be able to manage a varied workload in a professional and confidential manner. Previous administrative experience is desirable, along with good IT skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive contribution to the delivery of high-quality care services while gaining experience within a supportive and rewarding environment.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong background in administration

• IT skills including all Microsoft Packages

• Experience of working within a care environment

• Excellent customer service background

This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

You can find the job description for this post here.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Scott Radford, Service Delivery Manager, by telephone on 01158761476 or by email at [email protected].

Closing Date: 8th September 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: 21st September

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support

By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working - to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.