Business Support Administrator

• Hourly Rate: £23.49 PAYE
• Location: Catford SE6
• Job Type: Temporary (Ongoing)
• Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking a Business Support Officer to join the Strategic Transport and Highways team at a Southeast London council. This role requires a proactive individual who can provide comprehensive administrative support, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. The successful candidate must pass an enhanced DBS check.

• Provide customer-focused administrative support to the Strategic Transport and Highways team, including project support as needed.
• Deliver a range of routine and complex administrative tasks to support the team's effective operation.
• Maintain and develop data and information systems, ensuring accuracy and responsiveness to changing needs.
• Mentor and support Admin Officers, guiding them in their roles and responsibilities.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, manage filing systems, and ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Take minutes at meetings, manage service budgets, process invoices, and handle internal queries.
• Undertake office management tasks, including Business Continuity and Health & Safety processes.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and induction sessions for new staff.
• Manage customer enquiries via various communication channels, providing information and guidance as required.
• Support project management activities and perform other duties as assigned, adhering to the Council’s policies and values.

• Proven experience in administrative roles, preferably within a public sector environment.
• Ability to handle both routine and complex administrative tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in using office software and systems for data management and reporting.
• Experience in handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexibly and support various team functions as required.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic public sector team.
• Exposure to diverse administrative tasks and project support activities.

To apply for this Business Support Officer position, please submit your CV