Full job descriptionBusiness Support Assistant
*Job Type: Interim / Office-based role
*Location: Hellaby, Rotherham (S66 postcode)
*Pay: £14.36 per hour PAYE
We are recruiting for a Business Support Assistant to join a busy Waste Management team within a forward-thinking public service environment. This is a great opportunity for a Business Support Assistant who is highly organised, people-focused, and motivated to support essential services that make a real difference to the local community.
Day-to-day of the role
*Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence in a timely and professional manner.
*Create, update, and maintain documents, spreadsheets, and databases.
*Provide administrative support to internal teams and assist external customers with queries.
*Support colleagues with the use of IT systems and software packages.
*Organise meetings, manage diaries, and prepare meeting documentation.
*Take accurate minutes and distribute actions where required.
*Ensure records are maintained accurately and confidentially.
*Work in line with policies, procedures, and financial regulations.
*Help keep business support processes running smoothly across the service.
Required Skills & Qualifications
*Previous administrative or business support experience in a busy office environment.
*Strong communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently with colleagues and customers.
*Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
*Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
*Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
*Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
*Adaptable approach with a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
*Professional manner with a strong focus on accuracy and service delivery.
Benefits
*Competitive hourly pay of £14.36.
*Opportunity to support an essential frontline service.
*Office-based role within a collaborative team environment.
*Varied Business Support Assistant position with a mix of administrative and customer-focused duties.
*Chance to build experience within a public sector setting.
*Ongoing exposure to a wide range of business support activities and systems.
How to apply
To apply for this Business Support Assistant opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.