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!