Business Support Officer

Business Support Officer

This Business Support Officer role is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave at Staffordshire County Council, supporting the waste service area. The position is part of the Business Executive Support Team and aims to keep the service running smoothly while providing administrative support to colleagues and partners.

Are you organised, proactive, and ready to make a real difference? Join us and help deliver efficient, environmentally responsible services for our communities.

• Perform effectively in a busy and demanding operational environment.
• Process financial elements including purchase orders, invoices, tonnage reports etc and record all transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain strong attention to detail in relation to data management and routine reporting.
• Liaise with suppliers, members of the public and stakeholders.
• Respond promptly to day‑to‑day enquiries, ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Provide general administrative support, including taking action notes of stakeholder meetings.

• Possess a Business Administration qualification, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work on own initiative and a minimum of supervision.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, manipulating data).
• Strong analytical ability to collate and interpret data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can‑do attitude, willing to be flexible, positive and collaborative.
• Demonstrated experience of working in a complex office environment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and offer a guaranteed interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the post.