Business Support Officer

2 Months Contract with a local authority Umbrella Rate: £17.35 per hour umbrella Summary We are seeking a Business Support Officer to provide a wide range of administrative, financial, and operational support to property services. You will interact with operational teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure the smooth delivery of business processes.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative support and data management for property services. Process and monitor financial information, including raising invoices, chasing payments, reconciling accounts, and checking purchase orders. Organise meetings and events, including booking venues, issuing papers, and taking accurate minutes at high-level meetings.

Create, develop, and maintain systems and processes to meet operational needs and maintain accurate records. Provide advice and guidance to customers, business partners, and colleagues on processes and protocols. Support the gathering of information for Freedom of Information (FOI) and Subject Access Requests. Act as Fire Warden, undertake risk assessments, and manage premises opening/closing as required.

Experience Experience of providing business support, data input, and data management in a busy environment. Significant experience using IT and common business support packages (e.g., Word, Excel). Experience managing and prioritising your own workload while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Experience of note and minute taking, and providing information to the public using strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent (or willingness to work towards). Good literacy and numeracy skills to Level 2 or equivalent. Additional Information Working hours: 40 hours per week (Ability to work flexibly, including outside normal hours/weekends if required). This is an Onsite role based in North Yorkshire.

We work on a biweekly payment schedule.