Business Support Officer

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Are you an organised and customer-focused professional who enjoys making a real difference behind the scenes?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent organisational skills, a strong eye for detail, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. As a key member of the team, you'll play an essential role in keeping services running smoothly, providing high-quality administrative support, managing customer enquiries, coordinating meetings and events, and delivering a welcoming reception service at the Mulberry Centre.

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

We’re seeking a dynamic Business Support Officer who can keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. This is more than just an admin role—you’ll be a key part of a dedicated team delivering essential services to the community. If you enjoy variety, solving problems, and being the go-to person who makes things happen, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The job is primarily based in Mulberry House but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

• The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Ashanti Jones-Thomas (Ashanti.)

£32,442 - £33,384 per annum (Scale
4)

N.B:
All appointments will be offered at the minimum SCP for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at

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