Job Description

Salary

26,622 to 29,787 per annum (pro rata)

Contractual hours

22

Basis

Part time

Job category/type

Permanent - Part Time

Date posted

21/08/2025

Job reference

BREQ0398



Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same? We have a great opportunity for a Business Support Assistant to join our Operations team.

Providing administrative support across our Parks and Open Spaces, Waste, Commercial and Street Scene Enforcement teams, you will act as a point of contact for customers and offer advice and assistance on a range of queries.

You will also organise and take minutes at meetings, develop and maintain databases, prepare paperwork and reports, and raise and process invoices.

This is a part-time, permanent role. We offer flexible working arrangements, with a mix of home and office working.

With proven administration and customer service experience, you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

You will also have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team and be comfortable with multitasking and adapting priorities. This is a fast-paced role in a busy team, so a can-do attitude, along with a flexible and pro-active approach to your work, is essential.

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, benefits and a commitment to your continuing development.

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

We also offer some great benefits, including:Flexible working-Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need Local government pension scheme Learning and development for all employees Employee discounts at local businesses Employee recognition schemes Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership


For more information, please see the Job Profile.

Guidance on the application process and helpful hints can be found here: Application Guidance.

To apply, click Apply online.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Midnight on Sunday 7th September

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16th September.