Business Support Officers

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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.

We are looking to appoint 2 Business Support Officers to provide administrative support to the services within the Town Hall.

You will need to be able to work well in a busy environment, be a good communicator and be a good problem solver.

The role includes assisting in the efficient and customer-focused operation of the Town Hall’s reception area, dealing with and acting on enquiries and complaints.

Applicants must also be able to handle a variety of clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying and message handling. You must also have a sound knowledge of IT systems and a good standard of numeracy and literacy in order to draft letters 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
• Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire

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.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sarah Whitwell on (01282) 661033.