Business Support Assistant Team Leader

You will be responsible for overseeing the management of a Business Support team that is based in Tamworth. The team supports a wide variety of practitioners working within the Children & Families directorate.

There are currently 18 colleagues within this team, supporting colleagues from a variety of teams for e.g. SEND, Assessment & Staying Together Social Work Teams, Children In Care & Care Leavers and Fostering Teams.

Main Responsibilities

• involved in the day to day monitoring, mentoring and provision of support and guidance to nominate Business Support staff, including 1:1 conversation's and the application of HR procedures.
• assisting and deputising for the Business Support team Leader in the coordination and deployment of staff and work required to meet the needs of the service.
• undertaking a full range of financial management processes in accordance with the financial regulations and as directed including budget monitoring, managing and using purchase cards, authorising transactions, providing advice and support to district based staff.

The Ideal Candidate

• a Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience in Business Administration
• evidence of literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics.
• the ability to lead, motivate and support the development of individuals
• extensive knowledge of Microsoft 365
• experience of maintaining financial information for audit requirements and an understanding of the financial regulations
• previous experience of servicing meetings including notetaking.
• good written and oral communication skills

Shortlisting will take place on the 29th July with interviews taking place on the 13th August.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.