Business Support Coordinator
Role Responsibility
The contractual base is Invicta House, Maidstone, plus hybrid working.
We are on the lookout for a seasoned administrator eager to become part of our welcoming, energetic, and supportive team. A vacancy has emerged within our Countywide Business Support Team for a Business Support Coordinator who will support the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service.
The Kent AMHP Service undertakes all Mental Health Act evaluations across Kent and occasionally extends its services to individuals outside the county, in instances where KCC holds legal obligations.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless operation of the service and will display adaptability in providing assistance across various sectors of Countywide Services as necessary.
This role presents a prime chance to contribute to the evolution of our business support, marking a thrilling phase to join our ranks. We seek a Business Support Coordinator who is adept with computers, capable of navigating various IT systems and software with precision, particularly for data gathering and entry tasks.
The successful candidate will thrive in a bustling team environment, adeptly manage their workload, exhibit adaptability, and introduce innovative ideas with a creative mindset. Minute-taking will be a core task for this role. Outstanding communication abilities are crucial for effective interaction with colleagues and management at all levels.
We value individuals who share our organisational culture and ethics, possess strong organisational competencies, can prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
Our offer:
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Generous contributory pension scheme
- Training and an ongoing plan for development
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day is essential.
Contact Details
For further information on this role, please contact Mark Hill, Senior Administration Officer - Mark.Hill@kent.gov.uk
About the Company
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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.