Job Introduction
About Us
The Business Support Service Team are a friendly and professional team that work together effectively across commissioning and operational services in Adult Social Care. The Business Support Service is central in providing support for senior managers and the operational teams throughout the county. We work to an agile framework and have a good internal electronic communication network for added support and supervision and have offices based around the county.
About the Role
The apprentice in Business Support Service is designed for someone with limited previous experience to enter the workforce. You will build your skills across the directorate and will include learning how to provide excellent customer service, develop networking skills and to effectively communicate via telephone, emails, and face to face. You will learn how to organise meetings and negotiate with people who have busy diaries and work with the team to support the busy team inbox.
You will also be studying for the L3 Business Administration qualification with Abingdon and Witney College alongside this.
If you already hold a Level 3 Business Qualification or higher, unfortunately your application cannot be considered due to the funding requirements for this post.
This post is not eligible for sponsorship.
For full responsibilities please see the below job description.
About you
We are looking for someone who is organised and has good personal skills and is keen to learn and contribute in being part of the Business Support Service Team.
Rewards and benefits
It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
Some of the things you can enjoy:
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Annual leave starting at 25 days per year (plus bank holidays).
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Culture of flexible working
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Technology to support agile working where role permits
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Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
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Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7.
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Range of family friendly policies.
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Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
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Excellent learning and development opportunities.
Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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