Salary: £26,824 – £29,540 per annum
Type of vacancy: Fixed Term
Work pattern: Full Time
Duration (Months): 12
Hours per week: 37
Work Base: County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
Competency Framework: Tier 7b
Number of posts: 1
Interview date: 15 June 2026
Closing Date: 09 June 2026 23:55
About The Role
As a Business Support Assistant, you’ll play a key part in ensuring that SEND funding is processed and paid in a timely manner, along with ensuring that the services run smoothly. You will:
- Act as the contact point for key professionals in respect of agreed panels
- Respond to enquiries from schools and colleagues
- Ensure discussions, decisions and outcomes are recorded in relation to identified panels/meetings
- Maintain and update agreed databases
- Provide data analysis as required
- Support in keeping accurate records
- Support with timely progression of payments to schools
- Be competent with IT including aspects of Microsoft, including Excel
- Participate in regular supervision
- Have regard at all times for the confidential nature of the work and not to discuss or disclose information to unauthorised parties
- Contribute to as appropriate to service development and efficiencies
- Undertake a full range of financial management processes, including resolving issues, supporting budget monitoring and reporting and reconciling accounts
This role requires excellent organisation, a proactive approach, and build strong relationships with schools and colleagues.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings both skill and understanding to the role. You should have:
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Ability to develop admin systems
- Strong IT skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Respectful, supportive, and solution‑focused approach
Experience
- Experience of data management including manipulating large data sets and producing complex reports ensuring accuracy and where appropriate
- Experience of providing high level business support in a busy environment
- Ability to accurately record information in a timely manner
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Experience building professional relationships with schools and colleagues
- Ideally will have experience of financial processes and providing financial data and reports
Benefits
- A Place to Belong: Join a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued
- Flexible Working: Enjoy a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement
- Generous Leave: A supportive environment that prioritises your well‑being
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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