Your new company
Due to the partnership between Hays and the Birmingham City Council we are looking for a Business Support Co-ordinator to join the Family & Children's Directorate. This is a full-time temporary position with an immediately available start date.
Your new role
We are looking to appoint a Business Support Co-ordinator for 6 months with possible extension to support the Children and Families redesign. The Directorate has been going through an exciting period of change and restructure. Therefore, we are looking for an exceptionally organised and highly driven individual to support the recruitment and redesign processes. The role will involve managing and administering the recruitment process from advert through to onboarding. You will work closely with key stakeholders in each of the service areas to provide guidance and support on all aspects of the recruitment process such as shortlisting, interviews and making appointments. You will work in line with BCC recruitment and selection policy and procedures, seeking advice and support as appropriate. You will process high volumes of candidate data therefore it is essential that records are kept accurate and up to date and in line with GDPR legislation. You will be required to use Oracle and Teams to successfully administer and organise the recruitment process as well as produce Excel reports. You will be the first point of contact for candidates throughout the process therefore all communications should be clear, concise and in line with company policy. You will support the Programme and Change Manager in the delivery of their wider objectives and work alongside other Business Support Co-ordinators and HR Officers to ensure the day-to-day objectives are met and that candidates are supported and processed quickly and efficiently.

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have a wide range of experience in providing administrative support to senior leaders, be adaptable, self-motivated and have experience of building effective working relationships with key stakeholders. They will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with close attention to detail. A willingness to be flexible and excellent organisational skills are essential, as is experience of managing a large workload, working within tight timescales and managing conflicting priorities. Respecting and preserving confidentiality will be key as well as the ability to thrive in a demanding, stimulating, and fast-paced environment.
What you'll get in return
This is a hybrid working role on a full-time temporary basis with a competitive hourly rate within the Grade 4 banding. Equipment will be provided for you.
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