Business Support Officer

Surrey Heath Borough Council; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Camberley is seeking a part-time Business Support Officer to provide administrative and financial support. Responsibilities include processing payments, monitoring customer enquiries, and maintaining database systems. Ideal candidates should possess strong numeracy skills and demonstrate effective problem-solving abilities. The position offers flexible working patterns and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Minimum of 23 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Free parking for all employees

Qualifications

• Good understanding of financial principles and ability to process financial transactions.
• Excellent numerical skills for managing basic finances and daily banking.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and finance support to the operations team.
• Process settlements for touring shows, raise invoices, and reconcile petty cash.
• Monitor and respond to customer enquiries and maintain database systems.

Skills

Numeracy

Problem-solving

Customer service

Job description

Employer: Surrey Heath Borough Council Salary: £28,530 - £33,416 per annum (pro rata) Location: Camberley Theatre, Camberley Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Job-Share/Part Time Hours: 20 hours per week.

Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We embrace a culture of innovation and creativity welcoming new ideas. We support a work life balance with options for flexible and hybrid working.

About The Role

Camberley Theatre is seeking a Business Support Officer who will be responsible for general administrative and finance support to assist the operations team. This role involves processing settlements for touring shows, raising invoices and daily banking and petty cash reconciliation so a good level of numeracy and understanding of basic finances is essential. General administrative tasks include monitoring and responding to customer enquiries, coordinating or redirecting enquiries where necessary, maintenance of database systems and issuing contracts.

About You

The successful applicant will be excellent with numbers with a good understanding of financial principles. They will have the ability to work quickly and efficiently whilst maintaining accuracy and to deliver their service in a pleasant manner which supports relationship building with our clients. They will be an effective problem solver who can think creatively to address unique situations and have the confidence to deal with members of the public and external companies on a daily basis.

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable.

Offers are usually made at the lower end of the salary band allowing for progression.

Closing date: Sunday 5th October. Interview date: Thursday 9th October / Monday 13th October.

Contact details: For an informal discussion, please contact Kayleigh Stockley, Venue and Events Manager on 01276 707607.

Our Commitment

Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff.

Surrey Heath Borough Council Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How To Apply

Please apply online via the link provided. Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to safer recruitment and equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

If you are unable to apply online for reasons of disability, please call 01276 707126 to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be made to accommodate your individual requirements.

All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks in line with BPSS guidelines, which includes standard identification, referencing and unspent conviction checks.

Surrey Heath Borough Council undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.