Business Support Officer - Local Authority Library

  • Reed
  • Sheffield, Yorkshire
  • Aug 01, 2026
Seasonal Administration

Job Description

Business Support Officer

  • Location: Sheffield City Centre
  • Salary: £13.45 per hour
  • Job Type: Interim, Full-time

We are seeking a Business Support Officer for a two-month assignment in a library environment. This role is ideal for someone with experience using the Sheffield City Council Integra finance system to process orders and journals, alongside general administration skills.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Perform general administrative duties including invoicing, photocopying, and shredding.
  • Produce simple posters for libraries and manage stationery orders and stock.
  • Sort and distribute post at the Central Library and handle new book processing.
  • Manage telephone and email enquiries, assist in opening and closing the Central Library.
  • Provide reception cover and distribute books to various libraries.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience with Sheffield City Council Integra finance system.
  • Customer-focused with the ability to meet the needs of internal and external customers and respond to customers to required standards.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team and maintain productive working relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Working knowledge of relevant office software packages.
  • Experience supporting financial transactions, monitoring, and reconciling financial activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
  • Minimum Level 2 qualification according to National Qualifications Framework (e.g., 5 GCSEs grades A - C including Maths and English, NVQ2, BTEC, First Diplomas and Certificates) or equivalent qualifications or experience.

Benefits:

  • Gain valuable experience in a supportive public service environment.
  • Work in a role that offers varied tasks and the opportunity to contribute to community services.

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