Business and Assurance Support Officer

We're looking for a Business and Assurance Support Officer to fill a newly created post; Interested?

We believe in putting people at the heart of everything we do and to make Gateshead a place where everyone Thrives. We want it to be a great borough, with vibrant Communities, where businesses can grow, residents feel supported and live fulfilled lives.

With a newly appointed Chief Executive it's an exciting time to be joining Gateshead Council.

So, if you care about "doing the right thing" and want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Then keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!

The team...

Working across the Integrated Adults and Social Care Services Directorate, and sitting within Commissioning, Performance and Service Development, the Business and Assurance team is integral to supporting our work to improve assurance, risk management and governance.

About the role....

Reporting to the Business and Assurance Coordinator, you will undertake a wide range of business and assurance tasks, helping to ensure the service is fully compliant and working in line with best practice and statutory requirements.

The role is varied, so you must have good organisational skills, proven ability to self-start and able to work to tight deadlines.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

What's in it for you?

1. You'll be paid a competitive salary of £25,992 - £27,269
2. You can save for your future by enrolling in our generous pension scheme
3. You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme
4. We'll give you access to a Co Wheels vehicle for work use, saving your petrol costs and wear to your vehicle
5. A generous annual leave package of 28 days, increasing to 30 days following 5 years' service. You can also purchase up to 10 days extra leave via our Annual Leave Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
6. We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend; including O2, Virgin Media and Dell
7. Access to generous flexi time system with the opportunity to take 2 flexi days per 4-week flexi period, depending on the needs of the service.
8. We offer hybrid working, allowing colleagues to work remotely where appropriate if they wish to do so
9. A robust Workforce Development offer with loads of opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.

Adult Social Care at Gateshead Council offers the chance to progress in a variety of roles across the service. Our colleagues had this to say:

"Gateshead Council are very, very good at encouraging staff to progress in their careers, and to believe in the staff and believe in themselves" - David

"I think there is a real ethos of growing your own and making sure that staff are rewarded for their efforts and feel that they can do jobs." - Angela

It's time to apply!

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.

This is a re-advertisement therefore previous applicants need not re-apply.