Business Support Officer

Novax Recruitment

Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 22 days

London, Greater London SE12 0TX, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Southwark Council is looking for a proactive Business Support Officer to join their Housing team on a temporary basis from May 26, 2025, to August 18, 2025.
The position requires 36 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £25 per hour, classified as inside IR35.
Key responsibilities include assisting Heads of Service with administrative tasks, managing complaints, and coordinating meetings across departments.
Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, be confident communicators, and ideally have previous experience in local government or housing.
This role is office-based four days a week at the Council Offices in Peckham, SE15.

Job Title: Business Support OfficerLocation: Council Offices, Peckham, SE15 (4 days per week in office)Contract Type: Temporary (26th May 2025 - 18th August 2025)Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (09:00-17:00)Pay Rate: £25 per hour (Inside IR35)Client: Southwark CouncilCategory: Admin & Clerical

Job Description

Southwark Council is seeking a proactive and organised Business Support Officer to join the Housing team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support the Heads of Service with key administrative duties in a fast-paced environment focused on repairs and housing services.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Heads of Service with day-to-day administrative tasks.
Follow up on escalated complaints and casework.
Maintain accurate logs of incoming and completed tasks.
Liaise with internal departments to coordinate meetings and represent the service when required.
Create and monitor KPIs and performance data to support service improvement.

Requirements

Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Confident communicator with experience liaising across departments.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and data logging tools.
Previous local government or housing experience is desirable.

Additional Information

This role is inside IR35.
Office-based 4 days per week at Peckham, SE15.

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