Business Support Officer

TN United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Business Officers to support the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team. In this role, you will enhance administrative processes, draft correspondence, and manage communications with families and professionals. The position offers a hybrid working model after training, allowing flexibility in your work environment. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals with SEND. If you possess strong IT and communication skills, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Great IT skills and understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Responsibilities

• Improve administrative processes and support the SEND team.
• Draft correspondence and manage group email inboxes.
• Answer phone calls to assist families and professionals.

Skills

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Administrative Skills

Job description

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Location: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX, hybrid working available after training

Working hours: 37 Monday-Friday

Length of assignment: until September 2025

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Suffolk County Council for 5 Business Officers to support with the day-to-day administrative duties related to the Council's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team.

As a Business Support Officer, you will:

• Share knowledge and expertise to improve administrative processes across business support, attending and participating in corporate reviews and meetings.
• Draft and send routine correspondence.
• Monitor and process group email inboxes.
• Maintain office records.
• Be responsible for answering phone calls to support communication with families and professionals.
• Support with annual reviews and assessments.

Minimum Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have great IT skills and an understanding of SEND.

For more information or to process your application, please apply now!