Business Unit Support Officer

Cheshire West and Chester; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Business Unit Support Officer to play a vital role in the Trees for Climate programme. You will support the Place & Growth Business Unit by ensuring effective programme delivery through administration, data collection, and communication. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, be proactive, and work well with data and reporting tools. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant initiative that impacts communities across England.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Confidence in working with data and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the programme.
• Support the Place & Growth Business Unit.
• Assist with data collection and reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexible approach

Data management

Job description

This role offers a unique chance to be part of a high-profile, nationally significant initiative. You will be supporting both the wider Business Unit and The Mersey Forest, playing a crucial role in the successful delivery of the Trees for Climate programme. This initiative, funded through the government’s multi-million-pound Nature for Climate Fund, has been led by The Mersey Forest team since 2020. Cheshire West and Chester Council acts as the accountable body, supporting 15 Community Forests across England to deliver this ambitious and impactful work.

As a Business Unit Support Officer, you will ensure the smooth running of the programme and support the Place & Growth Business Unit. Key responsibilities include providing business support across the Business Unit and The Mersey Forest, coordinating and supporting programme delivery through effective administration and communication, assisting with data collection, reporting, and monitoring of programme outcomes, responding to internal and external enquiries with timely and accurate information, supporting financial and performance reporting processes, and driving continuous improvement and collaborative working across the team.

We are looking for someone with strong organisational and administrative skills, a proactive, flexible, and solution-focused approach, confidence in working with data, systems, and reporting tools, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

If you would like to discuss the role further then please contact Jan Foden at [e-mail]