Salary: £26,847 - £28,153 per annum
Grade: E
Contract: Fixed Term – 12 Months
Hours: Full Time Hours
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire, Selby Civic Centre
An opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a full-time Business Support Officer to provide administrative support to the Commercial Waste Service within the Environment Directorate. The role is based at the Civic Centre, Selby.
We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and adaptable administrator with excellent communication and customer care skills. Working within a fast-paced and continually evolving service, you will need to be organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy and customer service.
The role involves undertaking a wide range of duties including, but not limited to, commercial waste administration, supporting customers with commercial waste-related queries, data input using Excel and bespoke systems, and financial administration including processing invoices and raising purchase orders.
You will benefit from a supportive management structure, on-going personal development, and performance management. Training will be given to the appointed person.
The successful applicant must have good keyboard skills and experience in Word, Excel, Databases and Outlook. Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills are also essential. You must be able to prioritise your own workload, be conscientious, well-organised and have the ability to work to your own initiative.
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
- a local government pension scheme
- salary sacrifice schemes
- employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
- travel loans
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
For an informal discussion regarding the position please contact; Ali Morrall, Business Support Team Leader on 01609 535377 or email Ali.Morrall@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Documents
Key Dates
Closing date: Wednesday 25th November 2026
Interview Date: W/C 30th November 2026
Venue for Interview: Civic Centre, Selby
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 share 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
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