Business Support Officer

Brackenberry; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An employment services provider is seeking a Business Support Officer to assist the Waste Strategy Team at Bath & North East Somerset Council. This temporary role involves a mix of administrative tasks and community engagement focused on new waste and recycling initiatives. Candidates should have an A-level qualification or equivalent, solid computer literacy, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide business and administrative support to the Waste Strategy Team.
• Undertake computer-based administration, including data entry and reporting.
• Assist with on-the-ground survey work in central Bath.

Skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

A-level qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Electronic data collection tools

Job description

Overview

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

Rate of Pay: £14.59 - £18.90 per hour

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Business Support Officer to join the Waste Strategy Team at Bath & North East Somerset Council. This temporary role will provide essential support in delivering new waste and recycling initiatives being introduced in central Bath. The role combines administrative responsibilities with on-the-ground monitoring, requiring a balance of computer literacy, accuracy, and practical engagement with the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide business and administrative support to the Waste Strategy Team to enable efficient project delivery.
• Undertake computer-based administration, including data entry, monitoring, and reporting on project activities.
• Carry out on-the-ground survey work across central Bath, recording participation levels in new waste and recycling initiatives and identifying issues.
• Assist with the collection, management, and analysis of data to support decision-making and reporting.
• Act as a point of contact for enquiries, escalating issues where necessary and ensuring professional communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A-level qualification (or equivalent) or relevant practical experience.

Experience

• Previous experience in providing administrative or business support in a local authority, environmental service, or related sector.
• Experience in handling data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Experience of working outdoors or in community-facing roles would be advantageous.

Requirements

• Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and confidence in using electronic data collection tools.
• Good knowledge of administrative systems, processes, and data management.
• Awareness or interest in environmental issues, sustainability, waste, and recycling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in both administrative and field-based work.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage tasks independently, while contributing to a team environment.

Please note

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

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.