Salary: £26,847 - £28,153 per annum
Grade: E
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Weekend Working: No
Housing Options are looking to appoint a Business Support Officer who will be required to work independently and as part of a team. You will be required to work in the office three times a week.
The role will include a wide range of administrative tasks:
- Record keeping,
- Managing incoming calls,
- Arranging temporary accommodation for housing options customers,
- Attending meetings and minute taking.
- Procurement, creating and inputting service spreadsheets will also be required.
- Managing filing systems,
- Processing invoices
- Setting up rent accounts
- Taking financial payments
Skills required
We are looking for someone who is a good team player who is proactive and can keep a level head in a very busy service, an individual who can work on their own initiative and as part of a small team.
Fantastic communication skills and excellent organisation skills are essential and a high level of IT competency in using Word and Excel are required.
Location
During the training period you will be required to work in the office everyday. After training is complete you will be required to work in the office a minimum of three days a week Monday to Friday (to be discussed at interview). Once training is complete you will be required to be able to do hybrid working.
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
- a local government pension scheme
- salary sacrifice schemes
- employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
- travel loans
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
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Contact
We welcome any informal chats before application to establish if this role is suitable, please contact Julie Hall: Julie.Hall@northyorks.gov.uk if you would like to discuss the role further.
Key Documents:
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Key Dates:
Closing Date: 12th November 2026
Interview Date: 18th November 2026 at Selby Civic Centre
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We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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