Business Support Officer

• Job Type: Temporary, Full-time, Hybrid
• Location: George Street, Oldham, OL1 1HD
• Duration: Till 02/04/2027
• Pay: £14.04 per hour PAYE
• Working Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Oldham Council are seeking a proactive and organised Business Support Officer to join their Building Control Administration Team. The successful candidate will provide efficient administrative and customer support, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of Building Control services.

Key Role Descriptors:

• Provide administrative support to the Building Control team.
• Produce and maintain correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and records.
• Manage data entry, filing systems, document control, and archiving.
• Process invoices, payments, and financial administration tasks.
• Handle customer enquiries, telephone calls, and reception duties.
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes.
• Maintain schedules, records, and office systems.
• Support stock control, office resources, and general administration.
• Liaise with colleagues, customers, and partner organisations.

Key Role Accountabilities:

• Maintain accurate records and information systems.
• Deliver high-quality customer and business support services.
• Support financial, meeting, and administrative processes.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and council procedures.
• Contribute to service improvements and efficient working practices.
• Promote equality, diversity, and excellent customer service.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in an administrative or business support role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and spreadsheets.
• Experience handling customer enquiries and administrative processes.
• Ability to manage workloads accurately and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of records management and confidentiality requirements.

If you are interested in this role, please apply using your latest CV and a Reed Consultant will be in touch!