Business Support Officer

Can you support senior leaders by anticipating needs, managing complex diaries, coordinating high-level meetings and producing accurate minutes, keeping everything running smoothly with precision and professionalism.Business Support OfficerJob reference: VAC000444Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BDSalary: £30,622 per annumContract: PermanentHours: Full-Time, 37 hours per weekPackage: Local Government Pension Scheme | Good Annual Leave Entitlement | Employee Benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | Onsite Gym FacilitiesAbout Us:Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community will you join us?Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.About the Role:This role provides essential organisational and governance support to senior leaders and Members, ensuring meetings, communication and key processes run smoothly and to a high professional standard. Youll work in a fast-paced environment, anticipating needs, managing complex schedules and supporting the delivery of strategic and democratic functions across the Service.You will be responsible for:Coordinating high-level meetings including agendas, papers and accurate minutesManaging senior leaders diaries and arranging travel and logisticsSupporting democratic processes through preparing and publishing Member papersProviding proactive administrative supportAbout You:Were looking for someone who brings professionalism, discretion and strong organisational capability to a fast-paced environment. Youll have proven administrative or PA experience and the confidence to support senior leaders while maintaining accuracy, calm and clarity.You will be:Organised and proactive and able to anticipate needs and manage competing prioritiesA strong personable communicator, clear and confident when engaging with colleagues and MembersDetail-focused producing accurate minutes, polished documents and reliable administrative outputsProfessional and discreet handling sensitive information with integrity and confidentialityAdaptable comfortable working independently and as part of a wider teamExperience and Qualifications Required:Qualifications & Training:Minimum of two GCSEs (or equivalent) including grade 4 (c) Maths and EnglishAbility to travel independently around Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes and at times further afieldExperience:Proven office / administration experienceExperience of working within a dynamic and at times demanding environment whilst maintaining attention to detailPersonal assistant duties experienceApplication closing date: Friday 21st August 2026Interested?If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability are welcome.If there are any adaptions or adjustments we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check.Abatement and Protected PensionIf are in receipt of a Firefighters pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.No agencies please.TPBN1_UKTJ