Business Support Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Environmental Health team as a Business Support Assistant on a fixed-term basis in response to new duties such as the Renters' Rights Act 2025; there is potential to extend subject to funding., As a Business Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the Environmental Health service by providing high-quality administrative and customer support. Acting as a key point of contact for residents, businesses, colleagues and partner organisations, you will help ensure our services are responsive, efficient and customer-focused.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will manage enquiries, maintain records and databases, process correspondence and payments, support performance monitoring, and assist officers across the service with a range of administrative tasks., For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at .
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council

We're looking for an organised, customer-focused individual who thrives in a busy administrative environment and enjoys supporting both colleagues and customers. You will be confident managing a varied workload, able to prioritise tasks effectively, and committed to providing an excellent service at all times.
You will have experience working in an administrative or customer-facing role and be comfortable handling enquiries by telephone, email and in person.
You will have strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records, process information efficiently, and work confidently with a range of IT systems. Experience of financial administration or working within a regulatory or local government environment would be advantageous.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
As local government continues to evolve, Huntingdonshire District Council is preparing for an exciting period of change through Local Government Reorganisation. While organisational structures may change in the coming years, our commitment to delivering excellent services for our communities remains unchanged.
Joining HDC now gives you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact today whilst helping to shape the future of local government across our area. We are looking for people who are motivated by public service, embrace innovation, and want to play a part in building the organisation of tomorrow.

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
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