Job Introduction

We are looking for a proficient and experienced Business Support Officer to join the Department of Adult Social Care, Health and Housing's Commissioning Team.

Working within the Commissioning team you will assist in the provision of flexible, efficient and professional business support service dealing with generic and service specific duties.

You will support the financial processes of the Commissioning Team which includes the processing of payments using the SAP system. You will be required to provide prompt and effective information and advice and access to services provided by departments to colleagues, members of the public, other public sector bodies and external agencies.

The role requires working in a fast-paced and, at times, challenging environment, therefore strong team working, prioritisation and time management skills would be beneficial.

You will need to have a minimum of 3 years general office / clerical work including reception / telephone experience and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public.

The main responsibilities of this role:

• To maintain a range of information systems and to retrieve and disseminate information as appropriate to the needs of the service.
• Maintaining financial information systems and making payments in line with internal and external Audit standards and Council Procurement procedures and policies
• Arranging meetings, taking, writing up and circulating minutes and agendas where required and assist with the arrangements of events / conferences.
• Providing financial and performance information to assist in the completion of internal and external financial and performance requirements including interrogation of information databases and inputting to forms/databases, completing enquiries as appropriate.
• Maintaining financial information systems and processing orders and invoices in line with internal and external Audit standards and Council Procurement procedures and policies.
• Collating information and communicating to relevant parties in preparation for meetings.
• Dealing with internal and external customers

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Sam Iqbal on 07929777862 or email sam.iqbal@bradford.gov.uk or Sarah Petty on 07582108397 or email sarah.petty@bradford.gov.uk.s].

Employee Offer

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Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.