Business Support Assistant

Essex County Council is seeking a Business Support Assistant to join its Chelmsford team on a fixed-term, full-time contract (37 hours) until 31/03/2027. This is a great opportunity to build a strong public sector administration career in Essex, supporting services that make a real difference to local residents.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide efficient administrative and business support, including document preparation and accurate record-keeping
- Manage diaries, meeting arrangements and minute taking, ensuring actions are tracked and completed
- Handle enquiries professionally by phone and email, signposting customers and colleagues appropriately
- Maintain data on internal systems, producing basic reports and supporting compliance with processes
- Support colleagues with coordination of tasks, post, ordering and general office administration

What You’ll Need
- Previous experience in an administrative, office support or business support role
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and confidence managing competing priorities
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and willingness to learn new systems
- A current, unrestricted right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)

Why Apply
Earn up to £25,959 per annum while gaining valued local government experience in Chelmsford, with development encouraged from day one at one of Essex’s leading employers.