Business Support Assistant x 3 posts
Your Application Form should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note if an Application Form does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your Application Form you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Please indicate which post you are applying for on your application form and by answering the filter questions
Post 1 - 18 Hours per week (Wednesday PM - Friday) - Permanent
Post 2 - 21.6 Hours per week (Wednesday - Friday) - Fixed Term until 09.09.2026
Post 3 - 36 Hours per week (Monday - Friday) - Fixed Term until 11.03.2026
Come join us and be part of our success!
Current vacancies involve working closely with and supporting Social Workers. A key responsibility in this role includes assisting at statutory and professional meetings by taking and distributing minutes. Given the sensitive nature of the discussions, confidentiality and discretion are essential.
Business Support Assistants would be expected to handle and share confidential and sensitive information in compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Candidates should demonstrate the ability to effectively prioritise competing demands, work accurately and efficiently under pressure, and possess strong IT skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
Closing Date: Sunday, 20 July 2025 at 23:59pm
Interview Date: Week Commencing 28 July 2025
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:
Denise Norfolk - Denise.Norfolk@Knowsley.gov.uk (07554 438784)
Sarah Scott - Sarah.Scott@Knowsley.gov.uk (07881 267603)
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
Your Application Form should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note if an Application Form does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your Application Form you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
Salary range
- £25,584 - £27,269 per year