Business Support Officer (Respite)

Southwark

£18 per hour (umbrella)

Full Time Contract (3 months )

Novax Recruitment is actively seeking a Business Support Officer in Southwark. This is a contract with a scope for extension working full time hours.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify the need for office support tasks and take proactive steps to provide cover for colleagues when required (e.g. PA support)
• Apply organisation-wide administrative processes which support the work of the section or discipline; e.g. ordering goods and services etc
• Scanning and uploading of documents to the information system, ensuring accuracy and appropriate disposal of paper documents
• Dealing professionally with incoming phone calls, emails and correspondence; taking messages in an efficient manner and redirecting calls
• To maintain strict confidentiality of all records produced and received and be aware of requirements of the Data Protection Act, 1998

The candidate:

• Previous administrative experience for a local authority is essential
• Previous experience working in an administrative capacity in social care is desirable
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Officer at a level to compile reports
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; or call me on; (phone number removed)