Business Support Officer - Local authority & Temporary Accommodation knowledge

Diamond Blaque HR Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable public-sector organisation is seeking a Contract Business Support Officer to join its team in Lambeth, London. The role focuses on supporting Local Authority services and the Temporary Accommodation sector. Candidates should be proficient in business support functions and capable of managing various administrative tasks. This temporary opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate of £20.55 and allows for contribution to public sector initiatives. Skills in communication, organisation, and experience in similar roles are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Support Officer in a public sector environment.
• Strong understanding of Temporary Accommodation processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage mailbox and financial processes.
• Support data entry, storage, and archiving tasks.
• Maintain IT systems and produce reports.

Skills

Business support processes

Organisational skills

Communication abilities

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Job description

Our client, a reputable public-sector organisation, is seeking a Contract Business Support Officer to join itsteam in Lambeth, London. This role focuses on supporting Local Authority services and the Temporary Accommodation sector, requiring candidates with a solid Understanding of business support functions in these areas. To support the delivery of the Digital Records Programme - records baseline, and preparation for digitisation of historic records. Duties include mailbox management, financial processing, data entry, storage, and archiving; meeting arrangements; caseload management; and note-taking. Maintain IT systems, including local and corporate IT systems, spreadsheets, and databases, to produce appropriate outputs, e.g., reports.The successful candidate will be essential in providing operational assistance, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring smooth communication between various departments. This is an exciting temporary opportunity for someone proficient in business support processes, with a focus on local authority operations and knowledge of Temporary Accommodation procedures. The role offers a chance to contribute to public sector initiatives and gain valuable experience within a dynamic environment.

Experience as a Business Support Officer, preferably within local authority or public sector settings

Knowledge of Temporary Accommodation processes and local authority procedures

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Excellent communication and liaison abilities

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively

Proficiency in MS Office Suite and administrative software

Availability to commit to a 3-month contract, with potential for extension based on performance

This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £20.55 (PAYE, inside IR35), providing an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to make an impact within the public sector. Working with a well-established organisation, you'll benefit from a collaborative working environment and the chance to develop your expertise in local authority and temporary accommodation support. If you meet the requirements and are eager to contribute to public sector services in Lambeth, we encourage you to apply for this engaging temporary opportunity