Business Support Officer

Skills for Care; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills for Care is seeking Business Support Officers to assist in the planning and delivery of projects within the adult social care sector. This full-time role involves strong organizational and communication skills, with a commitment to supporting diverse backgrounds and promoting equality. The position is based in Leeds with a competitive salary of £32,849.84.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Effective organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to see the bigger picture.

Responsibilities

• Support successful planning and delivery of projects.
• Act as a link between National Leads and the organization.
• Provide professional project support to ensure deliverables are met.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Job description

Skills for Care is the strategic workforce development and planning body for adult social care in England. We work with employers, Government, and partners to ensure social care has the right people, skills, and support required to deliver the highest quality care and support now and in the future.

We have multiple exciting opportunities for Business Support Officers across the organization.

Job Details

• Location: Leeds (with the option of agile/hybrid working)
• Hours: Full-time
• Job Status: Fixed term until March 31, 2026
• Salary: £32,849.84
• Closing Date: Monday 19 May 2025
• Interview Date(s): Wednesday 28 May 2025

Role Overview

Our Business Support Officers support successful planning and delivery of business-as-usual projects and programmes. Bringing strong organizational and facilitation skills along with excellent communication, you will play a key role in supporting Skills for Care to fulfill our role of supporting people working in social care.

The Business Support Officer often acts as the link between our National Leads and the rest of the organization, ensuring projects are planned, communicated, and delivered successfully. You will support the delivery of various projects by providing professional project support to National Leads, Programme Heads, and Departments to ensure project deliverables are met.

The Workforce Delivery Team supports key areas across adult social care, including delegated healthcare activities, commissioning, workforce planning, prevention, and reform related to the Mental Health Act. The team also oversees individual employers and personal assistants, including managing the Individual Employer and User-Led Organisation Development Fund.

Candidate Profile

Candidates should demonstrate experience in a similar role, showcasing effective organizational and communication skills. Attention to detail and the ability to see the bigger picture are vital, as Business Support Officers highlight cross-cutting themes and make recommendations for efficient cross-organizational work. Strong negotiation and influencing skills, along with the ability to build relationships swiftly with team members and stakeholders, are essential.

Additional Information

If interested, please access the full job description for further details. We look forward to receiving your application.

At Skills for Care, we are committed to creating a culture of Belonging, where all our People can contribute to their full potential. We promote equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including minoritized ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

We are dedicated to supporting applicants with disabilities, impairments, or health conditions. Please contact our People Team via email to discuss any adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Administrative and Support Services