Business Support Officer

Business Support Officer

• Pay Rate: £12.59 per hr paye
• Location: Bolton Council, Bradley Fold, Radcliffe, BL2
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (6 months)

Bury Council Waste Management are looking for a proactive and versatile Business Support Officer to assist with the day-to-day business needs. This role involves a wide range of administrative tasks, from responding to customer inquiries to supporting our collection teams. This position is based in Bradley Fold, Radcliffe, and offers a flexible working schedule within the core hours of Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Retrieve and manipulate information from computerised databases, create non-standard reports, and correct errors.
• Produce and format presentations using computerised packages.
• Assist with the development and implementation of new office and information systems.
• Ensure consistency across various systems through cross-checking.
• Analyse and validate service-specific information, requesting additional details or clarification as needed.
• Produce high-quality communications, including complex, confidential, and sensitive reports and briefing notes.
• Coordinate and organise business support for seminars and large events, including preparing agendas and undertaking progress chasing.
• Monitor and maintain budget information for projects.
• Develop knowledge of the service area to respond to complex queries and coordinate large events.
• Deputise for Team Leaders, providing management support and coordinating work tasks.
• Handle Freedom of Information requests, Subject Access Requests, and Environmental Information Regulations requests.
• Support corporate priorities and initiatives, including elections and inspections.
• Coordinate project work and lead specific project work streams.
• Order goods and services, raise invoices, and manage post and equipment maintenance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in administrative or support roles, preferably within a public sector or waste management context.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in MS Office and other administrative software.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• A valid Basic DBS certificate will be required for the position

Benefits:

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