Business Support & Operations Officer

Design Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Design Council is seeking a proactive Business Support Officer to provide essential administrative support across the organisation. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, process internal documents, and support HR and office administration with confidentiality and accuracy.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with ability to manage a varied workload.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across the organisation, particularly Finance, Operations and Programmes teams.
• Coordinate meetings, manage diaries and prepare agendas and pre-reads.
• Support HR processes, recruitment onboarding and training records as needed.
• Monitor office supplies, liaise with suppliers and manage documentation and records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Diary management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Design Council is seeking a proactive Business Support Officer to provide essential administrative support across the organisation. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, process internal documents, and support HR and office administration with confidentiality and accuracy.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.