Business Support Officer

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (may be some flexibility with times)

About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Business Support Officer within the team at Citywide Services. The role will involve providing effective and efficient administrative support service to the Citywide Area team and also internal and external customers.

Previous administration experience is essential. The ideal candidate will be friendly, organised, have excellent communication skills to answer phones, and provide administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answering incoming calls dealing with customers and employees
• Provide typing, photocopying support, filing as well as any other ad-hoc administrative duties.
• Recruitment
• Using Job train system to advertise / shortlist / arrange interviews
• Inputting information into various systems including Cypad, SAP
• Letter writing
  
  

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an administrative or receptionist role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications

Desirable Qualities:

• Ability to prioritise and multitask effectively
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service
• Previous administration experience in a similar work environment

We can offer you:

Competitive rates of pay.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme (LGPS Employee contributory pension with employer contribution).
Vivup Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7.
Cycle to Work Scheme, to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Reduced Gym membership scheme.
Health and wellbeing package.

If you would like this information in a different format, please contact the Citywide Admin Team on: citywideadmin@salford.gov.uk. For any queries, please contact Beth Power, Business Support Officer, Citywide Services 0161 925 1122.

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

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Please note this job can close at any time if we fulfil the role