Community Services Business Support Officer
| Posting date: | 26 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,403 to £28,142 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Permanent Contract, Local Government Pension Scheme |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | Totnes, Devon |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | South Hams District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CF631P004 |
Summary
The Business Support Officer is a vital part of the team, acting as the link between the services and customers we support and the wider Community Services team.
They develop and manage recording and reporting processes, allocate ad hoc work requests, liaise with customers, generate reports, answer queries, and respond to first-stage challenges. The role also includes managing the team inbox and Liberty processes.
While managing these areas, the postholder will actively identify opportunities to streamline ways of working and improve efficiency.
This role requires a high level of organisation, as well as enthusiasm and dedication, to take responsibility for a demanding and critical function
For an informal discussion please contact Emma Foster, Localities Team Leader, at emma.foster@swdevon.gov.uk or on 01803 861541.
Closing Date: Sunday 7 June 2026
Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 18 June 2026
They develop and manage recording and reporting processes, allocate ad hoc work requests, liaise with customers, generate reports, answer queries, and respond to first-stage challenges. The role also includes managing the team inbox and Liberty processes.
While managing these areas, the postholder will actively identify opportunities to streamline ways of working and improve efficiency.
This role requires a high level of organisation, as well as enthusiasm and dedication, to take responsibility for a demanding and critical function
For an informal discussion please contact Emma Foster, Localities Team Leader, at emma.foster@swdevon.gov.uk or on 01803 861541.
Closing Date: Sunday 7 June 2026
Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 18 June 2026
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