Wokingham Borough Council
Business Support Officer
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Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £28,598 - £31,023 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay award pending)
Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time
Hours: 22.5 hours per week. Flexible working hours.
DBS Check: Yes
Closing Date: 11/09/2026 at 23:00
Reference: Business Support Officer
We have an excellent opportunity for a Business Support Officer to join our Loddon Homes Team within Local Housing Companies here at Loddon Homes, on a Part-time, Permanent basis.
As Business Support Officer, you will be at the centre of our operations, providing professional administrative and customer service support across the organisation.
You will work closely with the Managing Director, Board members, residents, contractors and colleagues to ensure the smooth running of governance activities, resident communications and day-to-day business operations.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Exceptionally organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
- An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
- Experienced in providing administrative or business support services.
- Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Customer focused, with a genuine commitment to delivering excellent service.
- Able to work independently and use initiative.
- Accurate, methodical and highly attentive to detail.
- Professional, discreet and able to handle confidential information appropriately.
It Would Be Great If You Also Have
- Experience working in housing, property, local government or a regulated environment.
- Experience supporting Boards, Committees or senior managers.
- Knowledge of social housing or repairs and maintenance services.
- Experience coordinating events, consultations or resident engagement activities.
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Why Join Us?
At Loddon Homes and Berry Brook Homes, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing high-quality homes and responsive services for local people, and this role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact every day.
If you enjoy working in a varied role, building positive relationships and helping deliver excellent services, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help make a difference to our residents, communities and future growth.
Click the link below and apply Today!
Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Karen Howick, Managing Director, via Karen.Howick@wokingham.gov.uk (Strictly no agencies).
Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026 at 11pm
Interview date: TBC
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If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Loddon Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Loddon Homes is an equal opportunities employer.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
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