Business Support Officer - Grade 5

Business Support Officer

Location: Huddersfield, HD2 Job Type: Full-time, Temporary Contract Salary: £13.26 PAYE per hour / £17.41 Umbrella Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

A large public sector organisation is seeking a proactive and organised Business Support Officer to join its business support function. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality administrative and operational support across the service area, working closely with managers, colleagues, customers and partner organisations to ensure effective service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide typing, administrative and data processing support using a range of IT systems.
• Undertake specialist document production tasks, including reports, presentations and mailshots.
• Organise meetings and events, including scheduling, preparation of documentation and minute-taking.
• Produce, format and distribute documents accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Manage office stock levels and process orders through internal purchasing systems.
• Respond to enquiries professionally and efficiently, escalating complex issues where appropriate.
• Support the management of incoming and outgoing post, scanning and document indexing processes.
• Work with managers and colleagues to monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience delivering high-quality business support or administrative services.
• Strong experience of organising meetings and taking accurate minutes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other business systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, customers and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A full UK driving licence is required, as travel forms part of the role.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a large public sector organisation.
• Varied role with exposure to a wide range of business support activities.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing guidance and training opportunities.
• Access to employee benefits, holiday entitlement and pension arrangements where applicable.

To apply for this Business Support Officer position, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.