Dynamic Hybrid Business Support Assistant

Essex County Council; Tendring; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Business Support Assistant to join a busy team in Clacton-on-Sea. This fixed-term, full-time role offers 37 hours per week with a salary of £25,959 per annum and a hybrid working pattern, with office presence required on-site most days and some remote days as needed.

You will handle word processing, data entry, diary management, reception support, and help maintain efficient information flows across the service, contributing to high-quality customer service

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level with maths and English.
• Ability to develop skills and knowledge in the role.
• Experience using MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, efficient business support within agreed timescales.
• Respond to customer requests and queries promptly and professionally.
• Represent the Business Support service at local level; handle calls and inquiries.
• Provide clerical support, maintain confidential records, and process documents.
• Assist with events, conferences and workshops; support with finance documentation.
• Share knowledge and drive more efficient ways of delivering customer service.
• Work across onsite and remote settings as required.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Adaptable

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Business Support Assistant to join a busy team in Clacton-on-Sea. This fixed-term, full-time role offers 37 hours per week with a salary of £25,959 per annum and a hybrid working pattern, with office presence required on-site most days and some remote days as needed.

You will handle word processing, data entry, diary management, reception support, and help maintain efficient information flows across the service, contributing to high-quality customer service