Business Support Officer

 Job Description:

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in North Yorkshire to assist with the appointment of a Business Support Officer, on a 2-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.92 - £17.35 per hour

Summary:

North Yorkshire County Council is seeking a Business Support Officer to provide administrative, financial and operational support across its services. The role involves maintaining accurate records, managing information, supporting meetings and financial processes, and ensuring efficient day-to-day business operations while delivering high-quality customer service.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide a range of administrative, financial and business support to operational teams.
  • Manage data and records accurately, maintaining confidentiality and data security.
  • Organise meetings and events, prepare papers, take minutes and record actions.
  • Produce reports and manage information relating to finance, staffing and service requirements.
  • Process orders, monitor budgets, reconcile accounts and maintain financial records.

Qualifications:

  • Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent, or willingness to work towards one.
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills at Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Essential Requirements:

  • Experience providing business support in a busy working environment.
  • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and other common office packages.
  • Experience in data entry and information management, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Good knowledge of office procedures and business processes.
  • Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.

Please note:

  • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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  Required Skills:

Reports Discretion Data Support Development Business Operations Operations Confidentiality Word LTD Data Entry Records Security Excel Administration Microsoft Word Finance Business Customer Service Management