Public Health Business Support Officer

Terms and Conditions: Permanent, 37 hours a week.

Department: Adults & Health - Public Health

Interview Date: week commencing 9th November

This role is an important part of the Public Health team, providing high-quality administrative, financial and programme support to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the service. The post holder will support a wide range of business functions, helping to coordinate activities and maintain effective day-to-day service delivery.

You will require excellent organisational and communication skills, experience of providing business or administrative support, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be proactive, highly organised, and able to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating accuracy, flexibility and attention to detail.

The role will support financial administration processes, including raising purchase orders, monitoring programme budgets, responding to finance queries and ensuring compliance with Council procedures. You will also provide administrative support across the service, managing key inboxes, preparing reports operational meetings on behalf of the Adults and Health Senior Leadership Team

In addition, you will support recruitment and workforce activities, coordinate Public Health programmes and projects, track actions and deadlines, and help deliver engagement, communication and digital transformation activities. The post holder will work closely with colleagues across Public Health, Finance, HR and partner organisations to provide excellent customer service and contribute to the successful delivery of Public Health priorities

For an informal discussion, please contact Hayley Kilpatrick, Public Health & Adult Social Care Business Manager on 01254 585524 or hayley.kilpatrick@blackburn.gov.uk before the closing date.