Business Support Officer

Location: Southwark

Central Recruitment is working with a prominent national homelessness charity, whose work includes supporting and accommodating young people.

Our client is recruiting a Business Support Officer in Southwark to provide efficient office management, administrative and operational support to the delivery service.

* 37.5 hours per week

* Monday - Friday

* Shift: 09:00 - 17:00

* Temporary: approximately 3 months

 * £17.73 per hour (£15.41 per hour, with £2.32 holiday pay)

Please note:

this role will be based at the Head Office in Southwark and may require some travel within London.

Key responsibilities:

* Act as Office Manager to our Head Office

* Liaise with landlords, contractors and suppliers alongside the Senior Health and Safety Officer

* Maintain Health and Safety records, support risk assessment reviews, coordinate fire drills and assist with audits

* Oversee building operations, room bookings and meeting/training setup

* Welcome and support external trainers and visitors

* Manage the Head Office credit card and petty cash reconciliation

* Oversee incoming and outgoing post

* Maintain a tidy, welcoming office environment

* Provide administrative support across the London/Southeast region

* Support the Area Director with meetings, travel, purchase orders and supplies

* Collate lone working device reports with senior colleagues

* Support facilities, utilities and Health and Safety Committee administration

What we’re looking for:

* Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft 365 skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)

* Experience managing office operations, contracts and supplies

* Ability to coordinate events and manage time-sensitive projects

* Experience in a busy, safety-focused office environment

* Understanding of safeguarding procedures

* Strong communication skills with a proactive, organised approach

* Ability to prioritise and work independently

* Accurate use of organisational systems

* Effective team collaboration

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Current valid right to work in the UK

* Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

* Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position