Business Support Officer Kinship Zones

Job Title:Business Support Officer - Kinship Zones
Salary:26556per annum
Grade:B
Contract Type: Fixed Term10 months
Working Hours:37 hours per week

This is a new and varied role to help support the implementation of Kinship Zones. There are two pathways for people to apply for funding and certain criteria will need to be met in order for funding to be granted. The Business Support Officer will be key in collating the applications to determine whether the criteria is met giving applicants general guidance on how they can apply and answering general queries by phone or email.

WhatWereLooking For

Werelooking for someone who has:

• Great communication skills
• Has ability to plan their work to enable them to meet deadlines
• Minute Taking skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Works well in a team and also individual working

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only):2nd July 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External):19th July 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:

Denise Morley - Executive Support Manager Inspection Lead

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

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