Business Support Assistant - Management Support - Maternity cover

Are you a ‘can-do' person, who is passionate about delivering a high-quality service?

Are you able to work effectively within a dedicated team environment, be child and customer focused and be able to deliver the role with a flexible forward-thinking and creative approach?

If so, Birmingham Children's Trust wants you!

We have a great opportunity for proactive and self-motivated Business Support Assistant to join our Management Support/PA Team.

Our team helps build strong relationships to enable the Leadership Team to work efficiently, stay organised, and anticipate their needs. By planning ahead and supporting their tasks, the Management Support Team ensures our Leaders can concentrate on their main responsibilities without interruption.

What can you expect?

Our Benefits:

• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
• Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns.
• Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.
• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

About you:

We are looking for a diligent Business Support Assistant who will play a critical role in the effective day-to-day operations of the Business Support Service.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Provide high-quality administrative team support, including organising meetings, minute-taking, and producing accurate records.
• Manage and collate information from a range of sources, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Deliver effective business support within a team environment, including undertaking financial processes such as raising purchase orders.
• Communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, always maintaining professionalism.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, meet tight deadlines, and maintain high standards.
• Work proactively and independently, using initiative and flexibility to effectively support senior leaders.
• The ideal candidates will demonstrate strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.

Please include a supporting statement with your application outlining any relevant and supporting information.

Interviews dates TBC

For further details, please contact Michelle Warner, Business Support Team Leader at Michelle.Warner@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk, telephone 07912 407 965 or Joanne Madden, Business Support Assistant at Joanne.Madden@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk, telephone 0121 303 0690.

Benefits

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.