Correspondence and Business Support Officer (Agency Temp)
Salary: £29,766
Locations: Manchester
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and organised Correspondence and Business Support Officer to join our Communications Directorate on a temporary agency basis. This varied role is central to how we engage with the public and support internal operations, combining front-line enquiry handling with essential administrative support.
You will be the first point of contact for many members of the public, responding to a wide range of telephone and written enquiries, while also providing day-to-day business support to the Director of Communications and the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
Respond to telephone and written enquiries about our work in a professional and timely manner
Act as the first point of contact for public enquiries, ensuring a positive and helpful experience
Identify and escalate sensitive issues or potential reputational risks appropriately
Provide flexible administrative and business support across the Communications Directorate
Support the Director of Communications with day-to-day organisational tasks
Build strong working relationships with colleagues to ensure effective information sharing
Adapt to changing priorities and provide support where needed across the team
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Experience handling telephone enquiries, including sensitive or challenging conversations
A professional, courteous and customer-focused approach to call handling
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
Good IT skills, including proficiency in MS Word and Excel
The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and manage competing demands
A proactive approach to learning about the organisation and using that knowledge to respond to queries effectively
The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across teams
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a busy Communications Directorate, playing a key role in supporting public engagement and internal operations within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy