Business Support Officer
Pay: £14.13 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Location: Hybrid - Office base at Haylock House (Thursdays on site, likely increasing to 2 days per week; additional office attendance during initial training)
Length: Initially a 3‑month assignment (with potential for extension)
Start Date: 30/03/2026
Interview process: Interviews held online
Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of North Northamptonshire Council for an experienced Business Support Officer to join the Commissioning & Performance team. This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organised, and brings strong administrative and data-handling capabilities.
As a Business Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of essential services, ensuring accurate information flows, coordinating documentation, and providing high‑quality administrative and business support to the wider team.
In this role, your duties will include:
- Coordinating, issuing and maintaining contractual and business documentation.
- Managing, updating and maintaining accurate databases and electronic systems.
- Providing responsive administrative support including handling correspondence, telephone queries, filing, minute‑taking and report preparation.
- Working with data to ensure accurate, timely information is recorded and shared with relevant team.
- Supporting team meetings and inter‑agency coordination, including arranging and attending meetings where required.
- Ensuring administrative tasks are completed promptly and to a high standard, while managing competing priorities in a busy environment
- Upholding confidentiality and data protection requirements at all times
- Liaising with internal and external colleagues to ensure the smooth flow of information.
We're looking for someone who is:
- A clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
- Highly organised, able to prioritise workload, and comfortable working at pace.
- Confident using IT systems including Excel, Word, Outlook, databases and other office applications.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members.
- Detail‑orientated with high levels of accuracy.
- Professional, reliable and discreet when handling sensitive information.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your skills and experience within a respected public‑sector organisation. You'll join a supportive team and play an important role in helping the service run smoothly and effectively.
If you're proactive, organised and ready for your next challenge - don't hesitate to apply now!
