Business Support Officer

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Ltd, recruiting on behalf of Cambridgeshire County Council, seeks Business Support Officers to provide administrative support to the SEND Service, assisting with statutory assessment processes and ensuring deadlines are met.

This hybrid role is based at New Shire Hall Alconbury PE28 with an hourly rate of 14.14, working 37 hours Monday to Friday, on a 6-month contract. You will manage EHCP documentation, correspondence, and data records while safeguarding information.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a busy office.
• Experience handling sensitive information.
• Competent IT skills including MS Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with EHCP documentation preparation and distribution.
• Prepare consultation letters and SEND-related correspondence.
• Serve as a point of contact for phone and email enquiries.
• Support SEND Casework Officers with administrative tasks.
• Maintain case management records and ensure data protection compliance.
• Prepare reports and papers for SEND panels.
• Attend panel meetings as required and record outcomes.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Business Support Officer

Hourly rate: 14.14

Working hours: 37 Monday-Friday

Location: New Shire Hall Alconbury PE28/ Hybrid

Contract: 6 months

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Cambridgeshire County Council for Business Support Officers provide administrative support to the SEND Service, assisting with the management of statutory assessment processes and ensure processes are completed within service deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation, finalisation, and distribution of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Produce and issue consultation letters and other SEND-related correspondence to schools, parents, carers, and external agencies.
• Act as a key point of contact for telephone and email enquiries, providing professional and timely responses to parents, schools, and stakeholders.
• Support SEND Casework Officers with administrative tasks and case management activities as directed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the case management system, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements and service standards.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and meeting papers for SEND panels and other service meetings.
• Attend panel meetings as required, taking accurate notes and recording outcomes and actions.
• Undertake quality assurance and basic checks of EHCP documentation and associated records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and track casework-related activities, escalating issues or concerns where appropriate.

What we're looking for:

• Experience providing administrative support within a busy office environment.
• Experience dealing with members of the public and handling sensitive information
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database/case management systems.
• Knowledge or experience of SEND processes and Education, Health and Care Plans is desirable.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references. In addition, due to the nature of the role the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure will be undertaken