Business Support Officer

Adecco; Yate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Yate is seeking a dedicated Business Support Officer for a temporary role. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support, engage effectively with stakeholders, and contribute to the management of budgets. Requirements include strong communication skills, a minimum of 3 GCSEs, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a supportive environment that values inclusivity as you make an impact in public services.

Benefits

Inclusive recruitment process

Support for candidates with disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar administrative role.
• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide top‑notch administrative support to managers.
• Act as the main point of contact for the service area.
• Maintain and analyse records to produce accurate statements.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Literacy and numeracy

Education

Minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Business Support Officer

Location: Yate
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: £13.47
Contract Length: temporary

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in public services? Our client South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Business Support Officer to join their team in Yate! If you're an organised individual with a flair for communication and administration, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide top‑notch administrative support to managers, ensuring efficiency and effective procedures.
• Act as the main point of contact for the service area, expertly handling enquiries and information requests.
• Collate, maintain, and analyse records to produce accurate statements and retrieve data from computerised systems.
• Conduct research related to your service specialism and compile evidence for reports, including drafting document sections.
• Foster strong working relationships with customers, colleagues, and partners.
• Communicate any concerns or issues promptly and accurately.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining budgets and financial information/resources.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in a similar administrative role, ideally in a related service area.
• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent, including English and Maths, or equivalent experience.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to write clear letters and contribute to reports.
• Good spoken communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to seek out and present information effectively.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in children's or adults' services environments.
• Familiarity with ICs and CAPITA or similar databases.
• Knowledge of processes related to the Department for Children, Adults, and Health.
• A qualification in IT or word processing would be a bonus!

Join us and be part of something impactful! Your journey in public service begins here!

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.