Business Support Officer

Brook Street; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Support Officer in Milton Keynes. This role includes responsibilities such as managing contractor databases and ensuring compliance across the organisation. The ideal candidate must have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience in business support. This is a temporary position with a hybrid working model requiring SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in business support, administration, or a similar role.
• Confidence in managing multiple priorities and building relationships.
• Must be a British Citizen or hold dual nationality; must have resided in the UK for at least 2 of the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the contractor database and manage contract extensions.
• Process contractor timesheets and liaise with Accounts Payable.
• Administer mobile communications assets and coordinate orders.
• Support compliance activity across the business.
• Manage information assets in line with data protection legislation.
• Raise requisitions and manage purchases.
• Act as a liaison for recruitment and purchasing queries.
• Support Business Continuity and Health & Safety activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Business Support Officer

Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Pay Rate: £14.68 per hour

Contract: Temporary until March 2026 (possible extension)

Security Clearance Required: Successful candidates must undergo security vetting (approx. 8‑10 weeks)

About the Role

Brook Street is recruiting on behalf of a government client for a Business Support Officer to join the Strategy, Performance & Governance team.

This is a varied and fast‑paced position, providing essential business support across a wide range of activities. You’ll play a key role in driving compliance, supporting legislation and customer engagement, and facilitating the purchase of goods and services.

You’ll work with multiple stakeholders across the organisation, balancing priorities and adapting quickly to new challenges. This is an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, broaden your experience, and make a real impact in a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the contractor database and manage contract extensions and terminations.
• Process contractor timesheets, maintain receipting spreadsheets, and liaise with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments.
• Administer mobile communications assets, maintaining accurate records and coordinating orders and returns.
• Support compliance activity across the business, acting as a central point of contact for queries and reminders.
• Manage information assets in line with FCDO Services policies and data protection legislation.
• Raise requisitions and manage purchases in line with the Purchase2Pay process.
• Act as a Government Procurement Card holder and reconcile transactions.
• Serve as a liaison point for recruitment and purchasing queries, supporting collaboration across teams.
• Manage recruitment, procurement, and financial data in compliance with audit and retention requirements.
• Support Business Continuity and Health & Safety activities for the team.
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to meetings and boards.
• Compile management information and contribute to continual service improvement initiatives.
• Review shared mailboxes, allocate correspondence, and ensure smooth workflow.

About You

We’re looking for a resilient, organised, and proactive individual with strong attention to detail. You’ll be confident working at pace, managing multiple priorities, and building effective working relationships across teams.

Previous experience in business support, administration, or a similar role within a government or corporate environment would be advantageous.

Security Clearance

• Must be a British Citizen (or hold dual nationality)
• Must have been resident in the UK for at least 2 of the last 5 years
• Will be required to undergo SC clearance (if not already held)

Interested?

Apply now to join a respected government organisation and play an integral role in supporting key business functions.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and will interview candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, provided they meet all essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Leader, we also encourage candidates with disabilities to apply.