Business Support Officer

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary. Hybrid working.

Location: City Hall, E16 1ZE

The Greater London Authority are looking to recruit a Business Support Officer to support their People function on a 6-month interim basis. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with senior leaders and contribute to significant projects within the organisation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Work closely with Senior Leaders to support Board commitments, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and assisting with diary management.
• Utilise strong analytical skills to assist the Data Analyst in generating comprehensive reports.
• Participate in ongoing People Function projects as part of an efficient and in-demand team.
• Assist with the management of the Unit’s finances, including raising purchase orders, addressing supplier queries, and supporting timely invoice payments.
• Maintain the HR Mailbox, address incoming queries, and engage with other areas to find resolutions.
• Support Employee Relations colleagues by taking detailed minutes during casework investigations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in administrative roles, preferably within a large organisation or government body.
• Experience in handling confidential information and minute-taking.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and with various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect and organise significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and macros).
• Experience in data analysis and reporting.
• HR knowledge is desirable but not essential.

If this role of interest to you and you have the required skills and experience, then please click apply.