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.
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.
Were seeking a confident professional with strong organisational skills excellent communication and a proactive approach to leadership and service delivery.
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.
Lansdowne Secure Childrens home is one of only 14 in the England & Wales and is a modern state of the art building with excellent and diverse facilities.
As part of our expansion plans we are seeking a dedicated Business Administrator to support the day-to-day administrative duties of the home. This role will also involve ad-hoc tasks that contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service enabling our team to deliver exceptional care to some of the most vulnerable children.
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 -
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
For putting my skills to good use
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For fur ... View more