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Suffolk - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 23-10-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description
  • Suffolk County Council
  • Address: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk - Hybrid working
  • Salary: 25185 per annum pro rata
  • Hours: 18.5 hours per week
  • Contract: Permanent

Were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Business Support Officerin the Residential Childrens Home Service youll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So to make a positive impact connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

You will:

  • provide support to the Homes Manager and the Business Support Assistant Manager to maintain management information for the Head of Service
  • be a go-to person for help and support in administration and finance processes in a busy and fast changing environment
  • provide administrative support to the Childrens Home operational team
  • have a good working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and financial processes
  • to be able to manage your own time and workload to meet challenging deadlines
  • have good communication and IT skills with an ability to contribute to a team approach
  • have the ability to work confidently under your own initiative and work independently to resolve a range of issues
  • have a keen eye for detail and show accuracy
  • be able to contribute to improving systems both in the Home and across the service.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJPP (Job and Person Profile) (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Childrens Home are mixed-gendered aged 8 - 17 years old. We provide support for the children in our care to achieve the best possible outcomes in all aspects of their lives including education health and social and fun activities as well as supporting them to build positive and appropriate relationships.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Lesley McCarthyby calling or Jo Smith by calling for a casual conversation.

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the JPP (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile sectionof the JPP.Please indicate which location you are applying for in your application.

You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).

Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30pm 4 November 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.




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DescriptionSuffolk County CouncilAddress: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk - Hybrid workingSalary: 25185 per annum pro rataHours: 18.5 hours per weekContract: PermanentWere focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How By listening to our people learning from what they say and ...
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