Business Support Assistant

Overview

Blackburn with Darwen Council’re thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a part-time Business Support Assistant to join Blackburn with Darwen Council's dynamic team at Blackburn with Darwen Council's Children’s Centres and Family Hubs! If you’re an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual ready to make an impact, Blackburn with Darwen Council want to hear from you!

Position Overview:

• Available Positions: 1 (1 x 16 hours)
• Hours: Fixed shifts, Monday to Friday, between 8 AM and 6 PM
• Location: Blackburn with Darwen Council's vibrant Children’s Centres and Family Hub receptions
• Contract Type: Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Be the welcoming face of Blackburn with Darwen Council's centres, using your excellent interpersonal skills and friendly phone manner to connect with families and children.
• Juggle reception duties while multitasking with ease!
• Dive into a variety of administrative tasks, including: Creating documents and presentations through typing and word processing Creating and managing Excel spreadsheets Handling photocopying, printing, and filing Keeping Blackburn with Darwen Council's records and information systems up-to-date, both manually and digitally
• Help shape Blackburn with Darwen Council's service delivery by preparing insightful monthly figures and statistics.
• Coordinate electronic room bookings and gather valuable data.
• Manage electronic orders for goods and materials, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Assist with essential financial tasks, including payment collation and record updates.
• Keep Blackburn with Darwen Council's building secure by locking and unlocking facilities as needed.

What Blackburn with Darwen Council’re Looking For:

• Strong IT skills and a knack for the Microsoft Office Suite.
• A responsible team player who thrives on independence and efficient task management.
• Outstanding communication skills, with a warm, friendly demeanour that connects with a diverse community.
• A passion for providing high-quality customer care to children, families, and centre users.

What Blackburn with Darwen Council Offer:

• Trust: Count on Blackburn with Darwen Council for consistency and reliability, ensuring you have the support you need to succeed.
• Respect: Blackburn with Darwen Council value every voice in Blackburn with Darwen Council's culture, promoting respectful dialogue and continuous learning.
• Ambition: Blackburn with Darwen Council’re dedicated to your career growth, offering fair opportunities for advancement.
• Collaboration: Work alongside diverse teams, combining skills and experiences to elevate Blackburn with Darwen Council's services.
• Kindness: Blackburn with Darwen Council foster a supportive environment, recognizing the challenges everyone faces. Blackburn with Darwen Council's well-being initiatives reflect this belief.

Exciting Extras:

• Blackburn and Darwen are small towns which makes travel around the borough easy and convenient.
• Generous holiday allowances to recharge and relax.

If you’re ready to embark on an exciting journey and make a real difference in Blackburn with Darwen Council's community, apply today! Blackburn with Darwen Council can’t wait to welcome you to Blackburn with Darwen Council's incredible team!