- Are you a motivated and organised person?
- Do you have experience of working in a busy, fast-paced environment?
- Can you help support our frontline teams to deliver high‑quality services to our schools and public buildings?
Look no further! We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Business Support Officer to join our Community Services, Catering and Building Cleaning team.
This role provides an excellent chance to build your skills, gain valuable experience within a frontline service and play a key part in supporting the smooth running of a large and diverse workforce.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering day‑to‑day administrative support to operational managers and supervisors.
- Assisting with the coordination of staffing information, including absence monitoring.
- Responding to enquiries from colleagues, schools, suppliers and service users.
- Supporting key financial processes, such as maintaining accurate catering data, raising purchase orders and processing invoices.
- Ensuring all administrative work is completed accurately, efficiently and in line with organisational policies, procedures and deadlines.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Thrives in a fast‑paced, varied role and loves keeping things running smoothly.
- Delivers brilliant customer service and communicates with confidence.
- Builds positive relationships with teams, partners and the wider community.
- Is flexible, proactive and ready to make a real impact from day one.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton‑on‑Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £28,598
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
For more information about working for Stockton‑on‑Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website: https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Anita Brown, Catering & Cleaning Service Manager, on 01642 527274 or at anita.brown@stockton.gov.uk.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools:
You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication:
All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North EastJobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Right to Work:
All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton‑on‑Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Visa Sponsorship:
The Council offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not relevant or applicable to most roles.
Council Principles:
The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent. Sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidence‑based justification, such as significant recruitment difficulty or the need for specialist skills that cannot be met from the local labour market.
Limitations:
Where an individual (prospective or existing employee) cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, and where visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified or approved, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
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