Sefton Council’s Public Health team is seeking to recruit a Business Support Officer with strong administrative skills and a real commitment to support our work improving health and wellbeing in Sefton.

We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised person to join our friendly team who are committed to developing our people. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. From diary management and minute-taking to data entry and event coordination, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the team’s busy schedule and ensuring everything is delivered on time and to a high standard.

You’ll need to be confident in managing your own workload, often working independently to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills are essential, as you’ll be handling a range of tasks – from preparing meeting papers and maintaining accurate records to supporting public engagement activities and responding to information requests. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues across the wider council to support the delivery of key public health objectives.

We’re looking for someone who is detail-focused, calm under pressure, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. You’ll be a strong communicator, comfortable using Microsoft Office and other admin systems, and motivated by the chance to contribute to work that makes a real difference in the community. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen O’ Reilly on Helen.Oreilly@sefton.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date - 8th July 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.