Senior Business Support Officer, LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Senior Business Support Officer, focusing on safeguarding children and young people in Wandsworth. You'll provide essential administrative support to a key partnership while ensuring effective communication and minute taking. If you thrive in a busy environment and meet the essential skills and experiences, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and confidentiality.
• Experience in providing administrative support within social care.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with CMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Wandsworth Safeguarding Children Partnership.
• Take minutes of partnership meetings and manage communications.
• Support the Business Manager across various partner agencies.

Skills

Strong understanding of safeguarding principles

Administrative support experience in social care/partnerships

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Discretion and professionalism

Tools

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Job description

Senior Business Support Officer, LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH

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£34,292 – £41,554 per annum

Permanent

Full Time (36 hours)

Wandsworth, London

(2-3 days per week) Are you an experienced professional with strong business support knowledge and exceptional minute taking skills?

About The Role

Wandsworth Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) is jointly led by the Police, Integrated Care Board and the Council. We are responsible for protecting children and young people in Wandsworth from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation, and promoting their welfare.

As a Senior Business Support Officer, your role will be key within our partnership, providing efficient and effective clerical and administrative support to the WSCP and its subgroups as required.

Can you bring your excellent communication skills and work with a wide range of stakeholders, from colleagues to external partners, to help us protect children and young people?

About The Role

In this role, you will report directly to the Safeguarding Partnership Business Manager, working across all partner agencies. You will support the partnership and Business Manager with a broad range of contacts involved in safeguarding from public, private, voluntary, and independent sectors. This includes contact with elected members, chief officers, and heads of service, to support the statutory functions of the Partnership as per Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023. You will also be responsible for taking minutes of nominated partnership meetings.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and confidentiality, especially regarding children and young people.
• Experience in providing administrative support within social care or partnership environments, managing multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience with Content Management Systems (CMS).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate records and financial systems.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive enquiries, with a calm, solution-focused approach.
• Willingness to engage in professional development, attend training, and contribute to service improvements.

If you meet these criteria and thrive in a busy environment, we encourage you to apply and become a valuable team member.

For more information or an informal chat, contact Marian Bentil, WSCP Service Manager, at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 29 June 2025

Shortlisting Date: Week commencing 30 June 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 7 July 2025

We may close this vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to inclusive recruitment, promoting equality and diversity, and valuing differences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Some posts may require a DBS check.

We offer benefits such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan.