Business Support Officer

European and International Affairs (E&IA) and Employment and Skills (E&S) divisions are looking to recruit maternity cover for a Business Support Officer. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is keen to work in a small team working on multiple projects and supporting partner city work. This includes the Young Women Into Leadership Summit (You WIL) and Horizon Europe projects including 'Bauhaus Bites' and 'Blossom'. Ideally the candidate will have an eye for detail, an ability to multitask with a flexible approach and excellent IT skills. It is expected that you will spend 50% of your time working on E&S work and 50% of your time working on E&IA work. The role entails:

• providing consistently high-quality administrative business support,
• assisting in the development and application of project management techniques to support the overall project and outcomes for the work area.
• Being flexible and adaptive to the needs of the work area and business.
  
  does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment. Job description & Person Specification SA697 Business Support Officer JDPS (1).doc We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here #LI-HYBRID, Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.