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Welcome to Governance & Business Support (GBS), part of the Rochdales award winning Adult Care Services department. Our workforce is our biggest asset and we are looking for someone who shares our vision and values to join our team.

Due to promotion and team expansion we have 2 fantastic opportunities for motivated and forward thinking individuals to join us as Financial Business Support Officers in our Client Financial Affairs Team.

Why us?

Here in Governance and Business Support (GBS), we are the ‘engine room' of Adult Care and play an essential role in making sure the department runs and operates effectively and efficiently at all times. We are a friendly and dynamic team, which takes pride in everything we do to ensure our services continue to be of an excellent and high quality standard.

Our Financial Business Support Officers are essential to our service delivery and play a key role in making sure we provide efficient and effective support services across adult care

What we're looking for?

To give you a feel for the role, we have outlined some of the core skills and attributes we are looking for but you can also find out more detailed information about the role in the job description and short video.

• You will be an effective multi-tasker with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• You will be motivated and forward thinking, who can demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm
• You will be a team player
• You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• You will have excellent ICT skills and be able to use a range of packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• You will have a real attention for detail and be able to maintain accurate and detailed records using both manual and electronic systems.

You will get real job satisfaction and will be supported by our amazing staff team. Benefits include:-

• Salary & Progression: We offer a competitive starting salary and annual incremental progression.
• Flexible working arrangements We offer a hybrid working model which allows our staff to work flexibly, with a combination of home and office working.
• Working environment: You will be based in the modern and vibrant Number One Riverside, located in the heart of Rochdale, and adjacent to the new Riverside Retail development.
• Leave Entitlement: You will be offered a generous holiday allowance of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays. In addition, our employees annual leave entitlement will increase by an additional 5 days after five years' service.
• Work Life Balance Scheme: We also offer a flexible work life balance scheme which allows you to accrue hours and take up to an additional 12 days off each year, without impacting on your annual leave entitlement.
• Teams: You will have the opportunity to work across supportive and friendly teams, giving our staff opportunities to experience new areas and develop their skills.
• Training & Development: we are invested in our staff and encourage your continued professional development with a range of opportunities and training on offer
• Travel & Accessibility: We are located and easily accessible to nearby transport links to make is easier to travel via metro link, bus and train.
• Pension: You will have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our lively, passionate and welcoming team.

If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Victoria Murphy at victoria.murphy3@rochdale.gov.uk or on 01706 922784

To apply for this post please complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the person specification attached. We suggest when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria headers giving specific examples of how you meet the criteria.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Basic DBS