We are looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Business Support Officer to oversee the daily operations of our business unit. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-level support to ensure the smooth running of OSCP activities.Reporting to the Business Manager, you will liaise with partner agencies and represent the partnership in communications with a broad spectrum of stakeholders across public, private, voluntary, and independent sectors. Youll also support statutory functions by working closely with elected members, chief officers, directors, and heads of service, in line with the Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 framework.Main duties of the job

You are a proactive and well-organised professional with a genuine passion for safeguarding children. You thrive in collaborative settings and are confident engaging with diverse stakeholders. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills enable you to build effective relationships and represent OSCP with professionalism and integrity.About us

The Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (OSCP) is committed to improving outcomes for children and families across the county. Our partnership brings together three statutory safeguarding agencies:- Oxfordshire County Council (Children, Families and Education)- Health (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board)- Thames Valley PoliceWorking in line with the Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 framework, we lead and coordinate local multi-agency safeguarding arrangements, collaborating with a wide range of organisations to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people.Job responsibilities

Be Part of a Mission That Matters Help Us Safeguard Children in OxfordshireAre you an experienced Business Support Assistant seeking a meaningful role where your work directly contributes to the safety and wellbeing of children and families in Oxfordshire?About UsThe

Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (OSCP)

is committed to improving outcomes for children and families across the county. Our partnership brings together three statutory safeguarding agencies:Oxfordshire County Council (Children, Families and Education)Health (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board)Thames Valley PoliceWorking in line with the

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023

framework, we lead and coordinate local multi-agency safeguarding arrangements, collaborating with a wide range of organisations to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people.About the RoleWe are looking for a skilled and motivated

Senior Business Support Officer

to oversee the daily operations of our business unit. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-level support to ensure the smooth running of OSCP activities.Reporting to the Business Manager, you will liaise with partner agencies and represent the partnership in communications with a broad spectrum of stakeholders across public, private, voluntary, and independent sectors. Youll also support statutory functions by working closely with elected members, chief officers, directors, and heads of service, in line with the

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023

framework.About YouYou are a proactive and well-organised professional with a genuine passion for safeguarding children. You thrive in collaborative settings and are confident engaging with diverse stakeholders. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills enable you to build effective relationships and represent OSCP with professionalism and integrity.Please note, previous applicants need not apply.Rewards and benefitsAs part of our team, youll benefit from the following;Vivup benefits platformVivup highfive recognition platformCyclescheme (for eco-conscious commuters)Electric vehicle lease schemeDiscounts at local retailersSalary finance optionsUp to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to:

Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to:

SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to:

Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.ukPerson Specification

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Please refer to job description abovePlease refer to job description aboveDisclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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