Business Support Officer (LGR) 12 Month FTC

Job Introduction We’re looking for an organised and proactive LGR Business Support Officer to play a vital role in supporting our transition to a new unitary council. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-profile transformation programme, providing essential project, business and administrative support to ensure the Council is ready for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Working closely with our Transformation and IT teams, you’ll help keep projects on track, manage key business processes and support effective decision making during this significant period of change. About the role You’ll provide a blend of project coordination and business support across our LGR and Tandridge Transition (TTP) programmes. Your work will help improve service resilience, maintain strong governance and ensure the smooth running of day‑to‑day business activities. You’ll support project planning and delivery by maintaining documentation such as project plans, highlight reports and terms of reference, coordinating across teams and monitoring progress against key milestones. Alongside this, you’ll take ownership of important business management tasks including contract and supplier management, procurement activity, budget and invoice processing, service performance monitoring and audit support. This is a varied, fast paced role that requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the confidence to work across teams, often handling sensitive and confidential information. Who we’re looking for We’re looking for someone with proven experience in business administration and project support, ideally within a local authority or similarly complex organisation. You’ll be comfortable managing contracts, budgets and documentation and confident working independently while contributing positively to shared objectives. You’ll bring: Experience of providing administrative and project support, including working with contracts, suppliers and budgets. The ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision. Strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. A proactive, organised approach with excellent attention to detail. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and an understanding of data protection principles. Above all, you’ll be motivated by supporting meaningful change, committed to equality and diversity and keen to play an active role in helping the Council successfully navigate Local Government Reorganisation. What we offer When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued and your career development will be our priority. We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference. We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop. We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some on-site parking. In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (giving you the opportunity to work from home for up to three days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme. Please visit our website for more information about working for us www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs and download our Working for Tandridge guide. Diversity statement At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services. We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act. Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Want to know more? If this sounds like your kind of role and you want to be part of our friendly and supportive team, we want to hear from you. If you’d like to find out more, please read our role profile and specification, or for an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail Tracey Marlow tmarlow@tandridge.gov.uk or Vicky Barrett vbarrett@tandridge.gov.uk , or call 01883 722000. Local Government Reorganisation The government is reorganising local councils in Surrey. The current two-tier system where services are split between Surrey County Council and district or borough councils, will be replaced by two new unitary councils - East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council East Surrey Council will cover Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate & Banstead and Tandridge District managing all local services, including housing, planning, waste, education, roads and social care. Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, we need to continue to provide services. When the new councils are created in April 2027, most staff will transfer to the new council on their current terms and conditions. Being part of a larger organisation may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety. The majority of the roles we currently have will still be needed whether that is for planning, housing, recycling and waste, finance, IT, HR etc. Find out more about what local government reorganisation means for us.