Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £33,552 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. Part-time applications will also be considered.
We are delighted to be hiring a new Contract and Business Support Officer to join our fantastic Public Health team based at Woodhatch in Reigate. The role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office and working from home.
Our Offer to You
1. 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
2. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
3. A generous local government salary related pension
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
6. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
7. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
8. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
9. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
At Surrey County Council, we are committed to empowering our communities, supporting our residents to lead healthy and fulfilling lives, and ensuring that no one is left behind.
The Public Health Team is forward-looking, with ambitions to significantly improve the health and wellbeing of our county's population. Public Health sits within the 'Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships' directorate, with links across the council, and with external partners and providers.
As a Contract and Business Support Officer, you'll be part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, working to ensure that our commissioned public health services run smoothly and deliver real impact. These services touch lives every day, and your work will help us to ensure they're effective, accountable, and responsive to community needs.
You'll support the management of contracts and provide essential business support to the wider Public Health team. Your responsibilities will include:
10. Coordinating performance reporting and tracking outcomes
11. Supporting financial processes
12. Organising meetings and preparing documentation
13. Taking accurate minutes and following up on actions
14. Communicating confidently with internal teams and external partners
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with :
15. Strong IT skills, including Office 365 (particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams) and experience using database or contract management systems to support business processes
16. Demonstrated practical business support skills with the ability to provide support to staff in a business environment
17. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and liaise confidently and professionally
18. Good problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyse and interpret data to support contract monitoring and service improvement
19. Self-motivation with a proactive approach to work and a willingness to collaborate as part of a supportive team
20. Organisation skills and a detail-focus, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
The role holder will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role when required.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 5 questions:
21. Please describe how you've provided business support in a previous role or setting. This could include organising meetings, preparing documentation, or supporting financial or performance processes. What skills did you draw on?
22. Please give an example of how you've communicated effectively with different stakeholders. How did you adapt your approach, and what was the result?
23. Please tell us about a time you solved a problem using data or information. How did you approach the issue, what tools or methods did you use, and what did you learn?
24. Please describe how you manage your workload when juggling multiple tasks or deadlines. What strategies or tools help you stay organised and focused?
25. Working effectively as part of a team is important in this role. Can you share an example of how you've contributed to a team's success? What was your role, and how did you support others?
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & to get an insight into working at Surrey.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22/10/2025 with interview dates to be confirmed.
Contact Us
We look forward to receiving your application,