Business Support Assistant

Huntingdonshire District Council; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexitime

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

Huntingdonshire District Council in the heart of our district is seeking a committed and organised Business Support Assistant to join our Operations Service. This customer-centric role provides essential administrative, clerical, and financial support to ensure efficient, responsive services for residents and stakeholders.

You will work with Service Managers, Team Leaders and the Business Support Team, handling enquiries, producing reports and maintaining data accuracy.

Qualifikationen

• Highly organised with excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication.
• Strong IT and administrative abilities with accuracy in data handling.
• Commitment to confidentiality, equality and continuous improvement.

Aufgaben

• Handle enquiries from customers and colleagues.
• Produce reports and manage financial processes.
• Maintain data accuracy and support team development.
• Assist Service Managers and the Business Support Team with admin tasks.

Kenntnisse

Organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Data accuracy

IT & admin skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Office systems

Jobbeschreibung

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.

Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

As local government continues to evolve, Huntingdonshire District Council is preparing for an exciting period of change through Local Government Reorganisation. While organisational structures may change in the coming years, our commitment to delivering excellent services for our communities remains unchanged.

Joining HDC now gives you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact today whilst helping to shape the future of local government across our area. We are looking for people who are motivated by public service, embrace innovation, and want to play a part in building the organisation of tomorrow.

Job details

We are seeking a committed and organised Business Support Assistant to join our Operations Service. This customer-centric role is integral to ensuring our teams and services are well supported, helping us deliver efficient, responsive, and value-for-money services to our residents and stakeholders.

About The Role

The Business Support Assistant provides essential administrative, clerical, and financial support to the Operations Service, ensuring the smooth running of processes and effective support for both internal and external customers.

The post holder will assist Service Managers, Team Leaders, and the Business Support Team in maintaining high standards of service and compliance with financial and customer procedures.

Key responsibilities include handling enquiries, producing reports, managing financial processes, maintaining data accuracy, and supporting the performance and development of the wider team.

About You

The successful candidate will be highly organised, motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision within a fast-paced office environment. Key qualities include excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), strong IT and administrative abilities, accuracy in handling data, and a supportive approach to both team and customer service.

Experience in financial administration, customer service and office systems is essential, along with a commitment to confidentiality, equality, and continuous improvement. High personal standards, attention to detail, and a readiness to learn new systems and adapt to change will ensure you thrive in this rewarding role.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

Closing date is 9am 19 October 2026 and interviews will be held the week commencing 26 October 2026.

We recognise that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. While we welcome the use of technology to help present your experience and achievements, we ask that the content of your application remains an accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge and experience. In particular, we encourage candidates to demonstrate how they meet the criteria for the role by providing specific examples from their own experience. This helps us to better assess your suitability for the position.

For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.

Working for the council

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.