Business Support Administrator - CMB2194e

Cumbria; Carlisle, Workington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Carlisle is seeking a Business Support Administrator to join the Cumberland Locality Business Support Team. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong general office skills and effective communication abilities with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include providing business support administration, managing meetings, and facilitating minute-taking. The position offers room for professional development and requires candidates to have NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent experience. Apply with your CV before the closing date of 06/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Must have a wide range of general office skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Effective communication with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide business support administration for various teams.
• Administer meetings and take minutes.

Skills

General office skills

Effective communication

IT literacy

Minute-taking

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent

Job description

Salary

£28,598 to £29,540 per annum

Hours

1 x 37 hours per week and 1 x 22.5 hours per week

Location

Carlisle or Workington

Contract

Permanent

About This Opportunity

We are looking to recruit an experienced, self‑motivated and flexible Business Support Administrator to work as part of the Cumberland Locality Business Support Team. Ideal candidates will already be experienced in a wide range of general office skills and have the ability to work on their own initiative whilst working as part of a very busy team. Experience in effective communication with internal and external colleagues/partners as well as being proficient in the administration of meetings and minute‑taking is essential as these skills are a significant and integral part of the role. The postholder will provide business support administration for the Support and Protection, Children Cared For and Care Experienced Teams within the Child and Family Wellbeing Service. You must be IT literate and have an NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation’s core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Susan Wood by email at [e-mail]

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets)

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select ‘yes’ to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjust

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive. If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview Information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

Closing date: 06/01/2026

Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Post Specification

Post Specification details are available upon request.