Catalyst Business Support Officer – Deadline: Friday 28th November @ 5pm

Catalyst House; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst House, located in Tees Valley, is seeking a motivated Business Support Officer (BSO) to ensure smooth daily operations. Key responsibilities include supporting Board meetings, managing building and tenants, and overseeing volunteers making weekly calls to socially isolated individuals. This dynamic role offers hands-on experience in running a local charity and is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to build their career in the VCSE sector.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills for supporting day-to-day operations.
• Ability to manage volunteers effectively.
• Good communication skills to engage with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations.
• Assist with Board meetings.
• Look after building and tenants.
• Manage volunteers conducting weekly check‑in calls.
• Engage with board, CEO, and VCSE sector colleagues.

Job description

Business Support Officer (BSO)

Catalyst is looking for a keen Business Support Officer to enable many aspects of our work to run smoothly.

Overview

The BSO will have responsibility for supporting much of the day‑to‑day work, which enables Catalyst to run smoothly. This includes support for Board meetings, looking after our building and tenants, and managing a team of volunteers who make weekly check‑in calls to people who are socially isolated in Stockton‑on‑Tees.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day operations.
• Assist with Board meetings.
• Look after building and tenants.
• Manage volunteers conducting weekly check‑in calls.
• Engage with board, CEO, and VCSE sector colleagues.

Benefits

This is a varied role that will give you experience of how a local charity is run, coming into day‑to‑day contact with all members of the team, board, CEO, and colleagues across the VCSE sector. The role will be busy and enjoyable, and will provide an excellent experience for a career in the VCSE sector.