Job Reference: HCC623957
Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 16 August 2026
Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, therefore this advert may close early depending on volumes of applications received
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Business Officer to join the Business Operations Team within Hampshire Engineering Services (HES) at Hampshire County Council.
Are you someone who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful insight and wants your work to have a visible impact?
We are looking for a Senior Business Officer to support the effective delivery of engineering and highways services across Hampshire. You will play a key role in providing high-quality management information, performance insight and coordination to help teams plan, prioritise and continuously improve services.
As Senior Business Officer, you will provide specialist analysis, insight and coordination to support Hampshire Engineering Services (HES) across a range of projects and operational activities.
You will take responsibility for overseeing key operational data processes linked to Highway Development Agreements, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and supports effective monitoring and decision-making.
Working closely with the Business Manager and senior colleagues, you will produce high-quality reports, identify trends risks and opportunities, and help strengthen governance and service performance through robust management information.
You will also contribute to continuous improvement by enhancing reporting processes, improving data quality and supporting colleagues to make better use of information.
- Oversee operational data and tracking processes for highway development agreements, ensuring accuracy, consistency and completeness.
- Produce clear and insightful management information to support planning, monitoring and decision-making.
- Analyse trends and highlight risks, issues or opportunities across projects and service activity.
- Support reporting cycles by preparing and validating data and helping to explain key movements and patterns.
- Develop and maintain reporting tools (e.g. advanced Excel models, dashboards and templates) to improve visibility of performance.
- Coordinate and mentor colleagues within the business operations team, supporting consistent, high quality outputs (without line management responsibility).
- Lead small improvement initiatives focused on data quality, reporting and workflow efficiency.
This is a varied role where your expertise will directly support governance, value for money and service resilience.
We welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds. You don’t need to come from local government (although it will be advantageous if you do), but you will need strong analytical skills, experience working with complex data, and a collaborative approach.
You’ll bring:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, meaningful insight.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. formulas, pivot tables, data modelling and analysis).
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (O365), including tools such as SharePoint, Teams and data/reporting applications.
- Experience producing management information, performance reporting or business insight.
- Experience using systems (such as SAP or similar) to extract, analyse and validate data.
- Confidence working with stakeholders to explain data and support decision-making.
- A structured, accurate and customer-focused approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders.
It’s an advantage if you also have:
- Experience improving reporting, data quality or business processes.
- Experience working with complex or high-volume operational data.
- Experience using SAP reporting tools, particularly for project reporting and timesheet reporting.
- Familiarity with S278/S38 Highway Development Agreement processes.
- Experience working in a public sector or local authority environment.
- Work that matters - your role supports services that underpin roads, development and infrastructure across the county
- A varied and influential business support role focused on insight, performance and continuous improvement.
- Opportunities to develop your analytical, technical and business skills within a large operational service.
We offer:
- Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
- A supportive, professional working environment
- A welcoming team that values collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement
- Learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship pathways
- A generous benefits package, including local government pension, annual leave and family friendly policies
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to do their best work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss adjustments or flexible working arrangements.
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Senior Business Officer Candidate Pack
This role is subject to standard pre employment checks, including right to work and employment references.
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