Business Support Officer

Disabled Workers Co-operative; Cannock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Local Government Pension Scheme

23 days annual leave, rising to 26

Discounted Council Leisure Centre

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Car Parking

Casual Car User Allowance

Job summary

Disabled Workers Co-operative is seeking a proactive Business Support Officer to join a shared service across Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils. You will support risk management, performance monitoring, procurement and corporate project activity, contributing to informed decision-making and efficient services.

You will work with senior managers and teams to strengthen performance and service delivery for local communities, using data and MS Office tools to maintain accuracy

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with people at all levels.
• Experience of working with data and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support risk management and performance monitoring across two Councils.
• Assist with procurement and corporate project activity.
• Help strengthen performance and service delivery.
• Work with senior managers to deliver better outcomes for local communities.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Attention to detail

Data handling experience

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

JobDescription : Business Support Officer
Role Number: RF323
Grade E: £28,142 – £31,022 per annum (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week

Why join us?

Working for Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils gives you the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:

• Flexitime scheme to support work–life balance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years continuous service
• Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Car Parking
• Casual Car User Allowance

About the role

Are you organised, analytical and confident working with data? Would you like a varied role where your work helps shape informed decision-making and effective services across two Councils?

We’re looking for a proactive Business Support Officer to work as part of a Shared Service across two Councils. This is an excellent opportunity to support risk management, performance monitoring, procurement and corporate project activity in a role that offers variety and the chance to make a real contribution.

You will help strengthen performance and service delivery across two Councils and have the opportunity to work with senior managers and services to help deliver better outcomes for local communities.

About you

You will need:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with people at all levels.
• Experience of working with data and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work on your own initiative.

Further details are available in the supporting documentation.

Closing date: Sunday 20th September 2026

Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers

Salary: Risk & Internal AuditGrade E: £28,142 – £31,022 per annum

Address: Risk & Internal Audit
Cannock Chase Council
Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road
Cannock
WS Walsall
WS11 1BG