Business Support Assistant

Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils; Redditch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave 24 days + bank

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform discounts

Job summary

Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils are seeking a part-time Business Support Assistant to join the Business Development and Facilities service in North Worcestershire. The role is 18.5 hours per week, with a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday AM pattern, and is offered as a permanent post with pro rata salary.

The successful candidate will handle room bookings, invoicing, and provide administrative support while working closely with partner organisations and staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills including using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to relate to staff, partnership organisations, customers, and community organisations in order to build and maintain good working relationships.
• Experience of electronic filing and general office duties.
• Understanding of Health & Safety Regulations at work, data protection and equality.

Responsibilities

• Processing room bookings internally and commercially for our committee rooms and meeting spaces across Redditch and Bromsgrove councils.
• Co-ordination of the marketing and promotional function for room bookings.
• Raising invoices and purchase orders using our finance system.
• To provide administrative support to the team as needed.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Stakeholder liaison

Data protection awareness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Business Support Assistant

Redditch Borough Council and Bromsgrove District Council

Post ref: RP0021

£28,153 - £30,515 per annum (pro rata if part time)

18.5 hours per week

Full day Wednesday and Thursday and Friday AM

Job Share Permanent

Situated in North Worcestershire, Redditch Borough Council and Bromsgrove District Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a committed team in Business Support within our Business Development and Facilities service.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing room bookings internally and commercially for our committee rooms and meeting spaces across Redditch and Bromsgrove councils
• Co-ordination of the marketing and promotional function for room bookings
• Raising invoices and purchase orders using our finance system
• To provide administrative support to the team as needed

Skills & Experience

• Excellent IT skills including using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to relate to staff, partnership organisations, customers, and community organisations in order to build and maintain good working relationships.
• Experience of electronic filing and general office duties.
• Understanding of Health & Safety Regulations at work, data protection and equality.

Additional Information

• The Council offers a range of staff benefits, including:
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on high street shopping, leisure, holidays, and salary sacrifice schemes.

Need further information? Please contact Helen Cooke, Business Support Officer on 01527 587046 or extension 3402. Alternatively email [e-mail]@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Closing date for applications:22 November 2026
Interview date: 8 December 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all Sections of the Community

Please note that the Council does not offer Sponsorship to work in the UK.

Attached documents

• Business Support Assistant JDPS July 2026.pdf
• Role Principles.pdf