Business Support Officer - Commissioning

Job Introduction

We are looking for a proficient and experienced Business Support Officer to join the Department of Adult Social Care, Health and Housing's Commissioning Team.

Working within the Commissioning team you will assist in the provision of flexible, efficient and professional business support service dealing with generic and service specific duties.

You will support the financial processes of the Commissioning Team which includes the processing of payments using the SAP system. You will be required to provide prompt and effective information and advice and access to services provided by departments to colleagues, members of the public, other public sector bodies and external agencies.

The role requires working in a fast-paced and, at times, challenging environment, therefore strong team working, prioritisation and time management skills would be beneficial.

You will need to have a minimum of 3 years general office / clerical work including reception / telephone experience and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public.

The Main Responsibilities Of This Role

• To maintain a range of information systems and to retrieve and disseminate information as appropriate to the needs of the service.
• Maintaining financial information systems and making payments in line with internal and external Audit standards and Council Procurement procedures and policies
• Arranging meetings, taking, writing up and circulating minutes and agendas where required and assist with the arrangements of events / conferences.
• Providing financial and performance information to assist in the completion of internal and external financial and performance requirements including interrogation of information databases and inputting to forms/databases, completing enquiries as appropriate.
• Maintaining financial information systems and processing orders and invoices in line with internal and external Audit standards and Council Procurement procedures and policies.
• Collating information and communicating to relevant parties in preparation for meetings.
• Dealing with internal and external customers

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

Attached documents

• Job Profile Employee Band 6 - October 26 Commissioning.doc

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