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<h2>Job introduction</h2><ul>
<li>Do you enjoy helping people of all backgrounds?</li>
<li>Can you communicate sensitively with a wide range of people?</li>
<li>Do you have great attention to details?</li>
</ul>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and well organised team player to join our friendly Business Support team in Housing. The small team of office administrators provide business support across Housing teams located at the Housing Centre and other local offices to deliver greater value for our council, tenants and customers.&nbsp;For an informal discussion, please contact Karen Woolford - Business Support Manager on 01273 293185 or email <a href="mailto:karen.woolford@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.woolford@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a><h2>About the role</h2>The role will include a responsive, customer focused and high-quality front line reception service for both internal and external customers at the Housing Centre, signposting visitors and service users to the correct service as well as carrying out a range of administrative and financial functions to support the work of colleagues in Housing.You will:<ul>
<li>help deliver a professional and exceptional frontline service to tenants and other Housing teams.</li>
<li>assist in keeping our buildings and equipment compliant in Health and Safety legislation, ensuring staff and visitors safety foremost in everything we do.</li>
<li>use a wide range of IT packages and systems to input data and to look up information as well as desktop packages for producing documents, spreadsheets and emails.</li>
<li>have a flexible, adaptable approach and the ability to multitask effectively according to business priorities.</li>
</ul>In return, we offer:<ul>
<li>training and the opportunity to gain a qualification related to the role.&nbsp;</li>
<li>a generous annual leave allowance with the opportunity to buy extra days</li>
<li>staff discounts</li>
<li>local Government Pension Scheme</li>
</ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Brighton & Hove City Council

Office Administrator

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
Do you want to work in a service supporting families? &nbsp;Are you an enthusiastic, organised, confident administrator? If so, we want to hear from you!
 
 
<h2>About the role</h2>As a Business Support Officer, you will be working in a small pod/team to support children from diverse backgrounds throughout their journey from assessment to leaving care. You will be a key member of the pod of social workers whilst also working alongside a number of other pods as part of the larger team.&nbsp;You will have a full induction to the work and be supported to attain the required skills by training and shadowing to enhance existing/transferable skills and learn and understand the role.Ideally you will have experience of working in a busy office environment with the ability to prioritise your workload around the demands of the service whilst still managing to meet statutory deadlines. This role involves the use of various computer packages, and you will provide customer-focused information to people who contact the team. You will be highly organised and have an ability to work both independently and as part of a team. &nbsp;You will need to enjoy solving problems and managing an evolving workload with good time management skills being essential. &nbsp;If this is you, we would welcome your application to our Business Support Officer vacancy.&nbsp;If you have any questions or for an informal chat about the role, please contact Ben Hansford, Business Support Manager <a href="mailto:ben.hansford@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">ben.hansford@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Here is what our Business Support Officers say about working in Families Children &amp; Learning: “The diversity of duties and working in Children’s Services is what attracted me to the role” &nbsp;“Supporting my social workers gives me a lot of job satisfaction – I feel like I am really involved in helping families’ lives” &nbsp; “Feeling you have helped a client in the absence of the social worker in trying to sort out their problems. Having an understanding of their case and developing a rapport with some of the parents.”&nbsp;“The part I have most enjoyed about being the Business support Officer for the Pod is how I've felt truly part of the team. Just because I'm business support and they're social workers, they've never not included me in group discussions, supervisions or activities outside of work; I've been extremely lucky to have worked with the Pod”Key skills you can offer:• A flexible, adaptable approach to work with ability to multitask effectively according to business priorities• Ability to deal with confidential information tactfully and with discretion• Accuracy and attention to detail• Experience in business support duties including arranging meetings and taking minutes which may be of a complex nature. &nbsp;• Competent in working with Outlook and Microsoft Office packages• Ability to deal with confidential information tactfully and with discretion.• Inputting and retrieval of data on service-based IT system Our offer to Business Support Officers: &nbsp;<ul>
<li>Career average pension scheme</li>
<li>&nbsp;24 days leave a year, rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service</li>
<li>&nbsp;Being an active part of group supervisions</li>
<li>&nbsp;1-2-1 support from your Business Support Manager</li>
<li>&nbsp;A programme of learning and development opportunities through our Learning Zone</li>
<li>&nbsp;An online toolbox of resources to support the work of the Business Support Officer</li>
<li>&nbsp;Peer support from other business support colleagues across the service</li>
<li>&nbsp;Benefits such as: bus ticket and cycle loans; reduced cost gym membership with Freedom Leisure</li>
</ul> Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. <h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.&nbsp;Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us?_ga=2.53398824.1084836847.1754900365-213550050.1718624057" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Business Support Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Administrative AssistantContract Type:&nbsp;PermanentWorking Pattern: Full timeSalary Scale: Support staff grade BStart date: asapClosing Date: Friday 10th October 2025Interview date: W/C13th October 2025&nbsp;Queen’s Park Primary School is seeking to appoint a well organised and friendly administrator to join our primary school.<h2>About the role</h2>School Context:Queen’s Park Primary School is a large school in Brighton with 309 pupils on roll. &nbsp;We are currently on a rapidly improving school journey where we are supporting each other to drive school improvement. As a school, we believe that it is our collective responsibility to ensure that every child thrives and succeeds. You will be joining a dedicated staff team, where our vision is to provide, “A kind, inclusive learning community with high expectations for all,” for the children, staff and the wider school community.Our children demonstrate excellent behaviours for learning and are consistently challenged by the exciting opportunities and creative curriculum that we offer.&nbsp;We are looking for:<ul>
<li>Experience working in a busy office or reception role</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills – on the telephone and in writing</li>
<li>Ability to build good relationships with children, parents and carers and school staff</li>
<li>Confidence in using Microsoft office and other school data systems</li>
<li>Adaptability to meet the demands of the role</li>
<li>Ability to maintain confidentiality</li>
</ul>In turn we offer you:<ul>
<li>An excellent range of professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>Opportunities to work within county wide professional learning communities</li>
<li>An incredibly hard-working, friendly and supportive staff team.</li>
<li>A positive, exciting and motivated school environment.</li>
<li>Enthusiastic children with a real desire to learn and be inspired.</li>
</ul>Here you can:<ul>
<li>Be at the forefront of educational developments</li>
<li>Make a difference</li>
<li>Grow and develop</li>
<li>Be part of a diverse community</li>
</ul>We encourage visits to the school. To arrange this, please contact Mel Lawrance at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kellybassett@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;Closing Date:&nbsp;Friday 10th October 2025 by noonInterview Date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;W/C 13th October 2025How to Apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: Park Street, Brighton BN2 0BN, <a href="mailto:recruitment@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Telephone: 01273&nbsp;686822Website: <a href="http://www.queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">http://www.queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a><h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

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