Business Support Officer

February 20, 2026

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Salary: £25,989 - £27,254 per annum, pro rata

Grade: E

Contract: Fixed Term, Fixed Term Contract End Date 31st December 2026

Hours: 15 hours per week (Thursday and Friday)

Weekend Working: No

Location: Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a part time Business Support Officer to provide administrative support to the Highways service within the Environment Directorate. This role will be based at Area 6 Highway depot, Boroughbridge

We’re looking for an organised, motivated Business Support Officer to join our team and play a vital role in supporting our operational services. This part‑time role, with set working days on Thursday and Friday, is varied and suited to someone who enjoys a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in delivering high‑quality support.

What you’ll do

Provide day‑to‑day business support to managers and operational teams, including liaising with internal and external partners. Carry out financial admin tasks such as raising purchase orders, receipting goods, processing invoices, petty cash, and supporting recharges and journals. Maintain accurate records, manage data and spreadsheets, and support seasonal operational tasks including winter service admin. Take minutes for key meetings

About you

You’ll be confident using systems like Excel and Word, an excellent communicator, able to prioritise workloads, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Minute‑taking experience is desirable but not essential. You must understand confidentiality, GDPR and professional standards.

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Eleanor Lumley, Business Support Team Leader, on eleanor.lumley@northyorks.gov.uk or 01609 535780

Key dates:

Closing date: 2nd March 2026

Interview date: w/c 9th March 2026

Venue for interview: Area 6, Boroughbridge Highways Depot

Key Documents:

Job Description.

Total Rewards Brochure

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Business Support Officer

Salary: £25,989 - £27,254 per annum, pro rata

Posted: 18/02/2026

Closing date: 02/03/2026

Closing time: 23:59

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