Business Support Officer

Temporary Business Support Officer

Location: Stevenage (Office Based)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (37 hours per week)
Duration: 3-month temporary assignment (with the potential to be extended)

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Business Support Officer to join the Community Development team of a well-established organisation based in Stevenage.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic administrator who enjoys delivering outstanding customer service while supporting meaningful community projects. Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you'll provide vital administrative and financial support across a range of Community Development initiatives.

What you'll be doing

As Business Support Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department by:

• Providing comprehensive administrative and financial support to Community Development projects.
• Using financial systems (including Integra) to raise purchase orders, maintain financial records and support Local Community Budget applications.
• Managing databases, filing systems, records and documentation, ensuring compliance with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
• Acting as the first point of contact for residents, partners and stakeholders, responding to enquiries by phone, email and online with professionalism and excellent customer service.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of community events, meetings and engagement activities.
• Assisting with the production of promotional materials, website updates and community communications.
• Organising meetings, maintaining diaries, preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes and distributing meeting documentation.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to support the successful delivery of Community Development services.

What we're looking for

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous administration and customer service experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise a busy workload and work independently.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organisational skills, including meeting coordination and minute taking.
• A positive, proactive approach with a genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

You'll also be able to travel to locations across the Stevenage area when required, with occasional attendance at evening meetings or community events.

What's in it for you?

As a temporary worker with Tate Recruitment, you'll benefit from:

• Weekly pay.
• 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays).
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to the Tate Rewards Scheme, offering discounts at a wide range of retailers.

If you're an organised administrator looking to make a positive impact within a community-focused organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.