Business Support Officer

Business Support Officer
Contract: Temporary until March 2026 (potential to extend or become permanent)
Pay Rate: £15.26
Working Hours: Full-time, 9am-5:30pm (flexible)
Start date: Immediate!
Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office (Aylesbury, HP20 1UA)

Looking to grow your career in the public sector?
Pertemps Recruitment, in partnership with Buckinghamshire Council, is offering an excellent opportunity to join their Corporate Business Support team as a Business Support Officer. This is a great chance to contribute to a vital public service while developing your skills in Administration.

About the Role
Buckinghamshire Council's Corporate Business Support (CBS) team is looking for a proactive and well-organised Business Support Officer to provide essential administrative and operational support across multiple teams.
In this varied role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing correspondence, and supporting finance-related processes. You will be using a range of systems, including Microsoft Office, and ideally have some familiarity with SAP, Locater, and Service Now (though training can be provided).
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative team within a busy council environment, contributing to the smooth delivery of vital business operations.

What you will be doing?
As a Business Support Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide general administrative and finance support across multiple departments.
• Respond to internal and external emails promptly and professionally.
• Update and maintain records on systems including SAP, Locater, and Service Now.
• Handle inbound and outbound calls, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure efficient and accurate business support delivery.
• Assist with general office duties, data entry, and documentation.

What we are looking for?
We are seeking candidates who can hit the ground running with strong experience in Business Support Officer ideally within a local authority setting. You will need:

• Experienced in administration or business support (essential).
• Competent using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• A confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Customer-focused, with a professional and proactive approach.
• Experience using SAP or Service Now is an advantage but not essential.

Why work with us and Buckinghamshire Council?
As a flexible employee of Pertemps, one of the UK's largest independent recruitment agencies, you'll benefit from professional support and a trusted partnership approach.
Joining Buckinghamshire Council means becoming part of an organisation that values being Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy. You can expect:

• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to your community.
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives
• Career development and training opportunities
• A welcoming team environment with regular social and charity events

Ready to apply?
Submit your application online today - we're reviewing applications as they come in, so don't delay.
For further details, contact Pertemps Aylesbury and ask for the Buckinghamshire Council team.
We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.