Business Development Admin Officer

Business Development Administrative Officer

Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a local government organisation to recruit a Business Development Administrative Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to join a busy and collaborative team supporting a range of economic development, employability, skills, and regeneration initiatives that positively impact local communities and businesses.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of funded programmes, stakeholder engagement activities, business events, and employability initiatives while providing high-quality administrative and customer service support.

This is a full time temporary role for 3 months, with the possibility of further extension.

Our client is a progressive public sector organisation committed to supporting economic growth, business development, investment, and skills development across the local area. Through a range of funded programmes and partnerships, the organisation works closely with businesses, residents, educational providers, and community stakeholders to create opportunities and drive sustainable economic development.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Economic Development and Planning Department
• Support the delivery of employability, skills, labour market, and business development programmes
• Validate, maintain, and monitor programme documentation and participant records
• Maintain databases, dashboards, business directories, spreadsheets, and reporting systems
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, seminars, and stakeholder events
• Prepare agendas, reports, presentations, minutes, and supporting documentation
• Manage diaries, meeting logistics, room bookings, and event registrations
• Process purchase orders, invoices, grant payments, refunds, and financial documentation
• Act as a first point of contact for enquiries from businesses, stakeholders, partners, and members of the public
• Support the administration and promotion of business engagement events, jobs fairs, workshops, and consultation activities
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems in line with GDPR requirements
• Assist with marketing communications, mailshots, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Support the wider team with programme monitoring, reporting, and compliance requirements

• 5 GCSEs at Grade A-C (or equivalent), including English Language and Mathematics. Consideration may be given to candidates who do not hold these qualifications but can demonstrate a minimum of 4 year's relevant administration experience
• At least 2 year's administrative experience within a busy office environment
• Experience dealing with members of the public and a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience maintaining accurate records, databases, and administrative systems
• Strong organisational, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute effectively as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access to suitable transport to enable the duties of the role to be carried out

• Opportunity to contribute to impactful economic development and employability initiatives
• Varied and diverse workload across programme administration, stakeholder engagement, and event support
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Full time opportunity

Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.