Business Support Coordinator

Location: Hybrid/Ashford, Kent

Salary/package: £26,600 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Due to the nature of the work being carried out, the successful candidate will need to have a Full (Clean) UK Driving Licence and be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check which will be carried out by the company.

Commercial Services Group (CSG) are looking for an attentive Business Support Coordinator to join their Community Services division and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of Landscape Services and Waste Services. This role would suit someone highly organised and detail focused, offering the opportunity to develop experience in business operations, data management and supplier coordination within a growing organisation.

Who we are:

• Our Community Services division encompasses two brands: Landscape Services, a specialist provider of outdoor maintenance and management services, and CSG Managing Waste, which provides essential waste management and environmental services to local authorities and communities across the UK.

Why this role matters:

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate supplier, fleet and operational data, ensuring compliance and supporting informed commercial decision making. This is a role where strong coordination and attention to detail are essential, with responsibility for keeping systems, documentation and processes accurate, up to date and audit ready.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing supplier administration to ensure accurate records and smooth onboarding.
• Supporting procurement processes to enable efficient ordering and supplier communication.
• Working closely with finance, operations and suppliers to maintain effective transactional processes.
• Maintaining fleet and asset records including servicing, MOT, tax and insurance data.
• Tracking key compliance dates to ensure timely renewals and inspections.
• Maintaining accurate supplier, asset and operational data across internal systems.
• Supporting reporting processes by ensuring data is reliable and fit for purpose.
• Contributing to process improvements to strengthen administrative and system usage.
• Providing general business support across the division as required.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in an administrative or coordination role.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Outlook and Word.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities accurately.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• A proactive, reliable and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience using Joblogic or similar systems is desirable but not essential.

What you’ll get in return:

• Salary of £26,600 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after four years.
• Birthday Day Off.
• One concessionary day during the Christmas period.
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
• Life assurance cover.
• Access to Learning & Development opportunities via our CSG Academy.

Why CSG?

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.

We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.

CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility:

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds. As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.