Business Support Officer

Administrative Assistant

Salary: 25000 per annum (pro rata)

Location: Based across Belper Nottingham and Chesterfield

Contract: Permanent Part-time 28 hours per week (worked across four days Monday to Friday)

We are Action for Children.

At Action for Children we believe every child and young person deserves a safe and happy childhood. Every day our teams make a lasting difference to the lives of children young people and families across the UK. Join us and youll become part of an organisation thats been driven by love for over 150 years.

Why join us

• Over 7 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible maternity paternity and adoption packages.
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution and life assurance.
• Blue Light Card eligibility offering discounts at over 15000 retailers.
• Hybrid working combining home and service-based working.

A bit about the role

Were looking for an organised and proactive Business Support Officer to join our team providing essential administrative support across three childrens residential services.

Based primarily at Willow Lodge youll also spend one day each week supporting our yew Tree House service and one day at our Nottingham Residential service youll be required to travel between our residential services as part of your working week so the ability to travel independently between services is requirement of the role.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. Youll support Registered Managers and operational teams with a wide range of administrative tasks helping our services run smoothly so colleagues can focus on delivering outstanding care to children and young people.

Whether youre processing invoices managing petty cash maintaining accurate records or supporting day-to-day administration youll play an important part in keeping our services organised and efficient.

What youll be doing

• Providing high-quality administrative support across three residential services.
• Raising purchase orders and processing invoices.
• Managing petty cash and supporting routine financial administration.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems.
• Producing correspondence reports and other documentation.
• Supporting meetings including organising paperwork and taking minutes where required.
• Updating internal databases and ensuring information is accurate and compliant.
• Working closely with Registered Managers and colleagues to provide an efficient business support service.
• Welcome visitors and act as a professional first point of contact when required.

What youll need

• Previous experience working in a busy administrative or office environment.
• Business Administration Level 2 (or equivalent) or relevant administrative experience.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills both written and verbal.
• A positive flexible approach and willingness to support the wider team.
• Confidence working independently as well as collaboratively.
• Ability to travel regularly between our services during the working day is an essential

You dont need to be an expert in finance. Well provide training on our systems and processes so if youre comfortable working accurately with invoices and financial records wed still love to hear from you.

About the services

Our residential services provide safe nurturing homes where children and young people can thrive. Working alongside dedicated colleagues youll help ensure our homes operate efficiently enabling frontline teams to focus on delivering the highest quality care and support.

Recruitment process

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The selection process is expected to begin with Microsoft Teams interviews during the week commencing the 24th August followed by a second-stage face-to-face interview.

Why Action for Children

Every child should have a loving home food warmth the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with lifes challenges. But too many childrendont. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experienceyoullhelp us change thatwhere itreally matters.

Wevebeen driven by love totake actionfor children for over 150 years giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lots changed since 1869. But what children really needhasnt. Soas long aschildren need uswellbe here.

Will you join us

How to apply

If you require any support to applyplease contact:Shannon Neander atquoting reference 13495

Diversity equality and inclusion

At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Please note: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Dont meet every single requirement

If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.

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