Business Support Officer Looked After Children

Are you an experienced administrator Are you looking for your next challenge and want to make a meaningful impact to vulnerable children and young peoples lives Then weve got the perfect job for you!

Were looking for a Business Support Officer to join our Childrens Services team in East Sussex supporting the Looked After Children (LAC) service.If this sound like something you can do we want to hear from you! Please read more and start your application today!

The Business Support Officer is a vital role which supports the delivery of services that improve the outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

As a Business Support Officer youll ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations through a mix of administration data analysis project support and communication. Youll also manage a team of Senior Business Administrators overseeing their workload and supporting remote and office-based staff.

Working closely with managers schools and health professionals a Business Support Officer will provide high-level business and technical supportincluding financial reconciliation and project coordinationto help safeguard children and enhance their life chances.

Were seeking a confident professional with strong organisational skills excellent communication and a proactive approach to leadership and service delivery.

The key tasks of the role involve providing effective local financial support to managers by using computerised management information systems to deliver accurate information. This includes investigating financial queries reporting findings and making recommendations for appropriate action. The role also requires operating financial administration and procurement processes in accordance with corporate rules such as raising orders arranging payments requesting invoices and maintaining local financial records. Additionally the role includes managing office supplies and purchasing stock as needed to ensure the smooth operation of administrative services and to support team requirements.

We are seeking individuals who possess an NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or have equivalent relevant experience. Candidates should have the ability to design develop and implement effective administrative systems that adapt to the changing needs of the service. Experience in supervision or line management is essential along with the ability to organise both personal and team workloads to meet deadlines while remaining calm and effective under pressure.

The role requires a high level of discretion when handling sensitive information ensuring strict confidentiality when necessary. Applicants should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Internet Explorer as well as experience in operating effective administrative management processes. The ability to work independently and take initiative is also crucial.

Key tasks of the role include:

• Provide effective local financial support to managers using computerised management information systems to provide information and forecasts on spending and income and other business data investigating financial queries and reporting and making recommendations for action as appropriate.

• Operate financial administration and procurement processes in compliance with corporate rules. This will include raising orders arranging payments requesting invoices and keeping local financial records.

• Maintain office supplies and purchase office stock as required to ensure the effective operation of administrative services and to meet team needs.

The people we are looking for will have:

• NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience.

• Ability to design develop and implement effective administrative systems to meet changing needs of the service.

• Supervision or line management experience.

• Ability to organise own and team workload and meet deadlines able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information to maintain strict confidentiality where appropriate.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel Power Point Outlook and Internet Explorer and experience of operating effective administration management processes.

• Ability to work on own initiative.

This role is characterised by its essential behind-the-scenes contribution to a vital public service. Your strong organisational communication and IT skills will help to support the complex work of child protection and safeguarding professionals.

To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above when submitting your CV and supporting statement please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience education or personal interests.

Please review the job description and person specification for more information.

Interviews will be within two weeks of the advert closing. They will be in person at Lansdowne Secure Unit in Hailsham.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on ourbenefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Hannah Jones (Business Support Manager) on

For putting my skills to good use.

There are a whole range of different skills people can bring to the role. I find the work very rewarding and enjoy the variety this type of work brings. -Gary Day Service Support Worker