Business and Finance Support Officer

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Business and Finance Support Officer to join our Learning & Development team.

This role is integral to supporting the effective delivery of learning, apprenticeships, and early talent initiatives. You will provide high-quality administrative and financial support, maintain accurate training records, and act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and financial support, including processing purchase orders, invoices, and maintaining accurate records
• Maintain training and apprenticeship data, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements (including DfE)
• Support early talent programmes and assist in sourcing appropriate training opportunities
• Coordinate and support events such as National Apprenticeship Week and job fairs
• Produce reports and contribute to data analysis to support service delivery

About You

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths at grades 4–9) or equivalent
• Proven experience in administrative roles and working with financial systems
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

How to Apply

Apply now to help shape learning and development across Medway Council.

For an informal discussion please contact Jodie Billson on jodie.billson@medway.gov.uk or Selina Bullivant on selina.bullivant@medway.gov.uk

Interviews will be held on Friday 24th July 2026

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:

Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.

Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.

Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

We are seeking a Business & Finance Support Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

Important Information-

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria at level A which are essential for appointment to the role.
• Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.
• For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
• Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.