We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
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Organisation
Kirklees
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Directorate
Public Health and Corporate Resources
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Service Area
Governance & Commissioning
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Hours
37
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Number of Jobs
1
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Location(s)
Huddersfield and surrounding areas
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Position type
Permanent
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Grade
Grade 5
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Salary
£25,583- £25,989
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Advert Wording
Kirklees Council Legal Services is one of the largest legal practices in the area, providing professional legal support to the Council and its partners across a wide range of work. The Business Support Officer role is essential to ensuring the service runs smoothly and efficiently.
Working as part of a small team, you will provide a wide range of administrative support to legal colleagues. The work is varied and can be fast-paced, so you will need to be organised, flexible and able to manage your own workload effectively.
You will regularly deal with sensitive and confidential information, often working to deadlines. Accuracy, attention to detail and good judgement are essential, along with the ability to respond positively to changing priorities.
Technology plays a central role in how we work. You will use Microsoft Office alongside specialist legal systems, so you will need to be confident using IT, quick to learn new systems and willing to support colleagues in day-to-day tasks.
The role involves a mix of office-based work in Huddersfield Town Centre and home working. There may also be an initial period of office-based working for training.
Key Responsibilities
Opening and maintaining legal files using the case management system
Managing records in line with retention and confidentiality requirements
Arranging file storage, retrieval and destruction
Preparing court bundles in hard copy and using bundling software
Handling post and supporting sealing procedures
Managing inboxes and responding to queries by phone or email
Providing general administrative and occasional IT support to colleagues
Producing documents and reports, including very occasional audio typing, where required
Arranging meetings and supporting minute-taking, where required
Processing invoices and supporting financial tasks, where required
Supporting project work and other service needs, where required
About you
You will have:
Good IT skills, with confidence using a range of software and digital systems including Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
The ability to work accurately, use your initiative and meet deadlines
A proactive, flexible approach with a willingness to get involved
Good communication and teamwork skills
The ability to handle confidential information with care and professionalism
Previous experience working in a professional office environment
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Charlotte Brown is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
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We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:
[email protected] or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.
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Closing date
28 June 2026, 11:55 PM
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