Technical Support Officer

Job Title: Technical Support Officer
Location: Sandgate Street, London SE15
Hourly Rate: £17 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:15)
Contract Type: Temporary (23rd June 2025 - 31st August 2025)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Client: Southwark Council
Reference: RQ1537044

Southwark Council is seeking a Technical Support Officer to join their Environment, Sustainability and Leisure team. This role is ideal for an experienced administrator who thrives in a busy, collaborative environment. You'll provide essential administrative and technical support to the Cleaning Management Team and wider services, including grounds maintenance and tree services.

• Deliver high-quality administrative support across cleaning, grounds maintenance, and tree service functions

• Manage data entry, filing, photocopying, and mail processing (inbound and outbound)

• Support inter-departmental liaison and ensure timely communication between teams

• Handle customer and contractor interactions (face-to-face and via phone/email)

• Provide cover for the commercial waste services team when required

• Initiate correspondence and prepare professional documents as needed

• Assist with developing presentations and facilitating workshops

• Strong administrative background with attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable liaising with internal departments and external contractors

• Experience in local government or public sector administration is desirable