Business Support Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs, an online application form must be submitted.

An opportunity has arisen for someone with all round administrative experience to join the team which delivers a vital clerical role within Operational Services.

This role will support the Service Area by assisting the team in its delivery of our essential frontline services such as domestic recycling and waste collection schemes, commercial waste collections, bereavement services, enforcement against environmental crimes, sports bookings and the maintenance of our parks and greenspaces across the Borough.

Over the next two years the service will be working towards the introduction of new recycling schemes, reviewing how we deliver our services within the community and seeking to improve our recycling rates through delivery of behavioural change projects. It is an exciting time for the service, and we look forward to having new team members to help transform our services to meet the needs of our residents.

Applicants must be able to handle a variety of administration tasks - duties will include the answering of enquiries via phone, email and at a public reception, opening and distribution of mail and updating of electronic records. You must have a sound knowledge of IT systems and a good standard of numeracy and literacy in order to draft letters, emails and calculate invoices.

Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.

We offer:

• Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
• Up to 31 days annual leave

Our Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.