Administrator

Company: Pertemps Warwickshire County Council
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Location: Warwick
Job Description:

Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Local Government?

We have an opening for a Business Support Officer to join our client, Warwickshire County Council.

Job Title: Business Support Officer

Pay Rate: £13.26 per hour (Grade E)

Duration: Temporary

Company: Warwickshire County Council

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Hybrid working between home and Shire Hall, Warwick

Start Date: ASAP

What does the job entail?

On behalf of Warwickshire County Council, Pertemps Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a Business Support Officer to join the Highways Development Management team. Working alongside other Business Support Officers, you will provide administrative support to a team of 24 officers responsible for managing development proposals affecting Warwickshire’s highways network.

Responsibilities

  • Managing the Section 38 inbox and responding to enquiries.
  • Processing Section 38 and Section 278 Agreement requests, including associated payments.
  • Processing Section 38 and Section 278 Technical Approval applications.
  • Managing the highway consultation inbox.
  • Recording and processing consultations received from District and Borough Local Planning Authorities via Smartsheet.
  • Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries and directing non-development management queries to the appropriate service area.
  • Managing the receipt and financial administration of pre-application advice requests from developers.
  • Maintaining accurate records and supporting the smooth running of the team.

What are we looking for in the ideal candidate?

  • Previous administration or business support experience.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience managing inboxes and processing high volumes of information.
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and work with databases.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively to deadlines.
  • A proactive and professional approach to work.

About us and our client

As a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will be joining one of the UK’s largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to local communities and offers a supportive, collaborative working environment where employees can develop their skills and make a positive impact

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Posted: October 7th, 2026