Business Support Officer

Description

Our local government clients in Enfield, Greater London, seek a Business Support Officer. We are looking for a highly organised, efficient and motivated individual to provide support to the Director of Children's Services Transformation and be part of the Executive Support Team in the People Department. 

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for providing efficient administrative support across the team and project support to the Director. This is a busy office, and you will be part of a team responsible for keeping it running smoothly.

Qualifications – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• NVQ level 4 qualification or equivalent experience
• Advanced – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media and CRM.

Criteria for Shortlisting 

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, who can work under pressure, be adept at managing their own workload, and use their own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise busy workloads
• Able to handle sensitive information, maintaining confidentiality
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, email, produce documents, use spreadsheets and produce presentations and other materials.
• Working in an administrative role as part of a team.
• Maintaining accurate databases and records using computerised systems.
• Composing written documentation and reports that are well presented and structured, and use clear language
• Organising and prioritising work to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Customer-focused and committed to the delivery of high-quality professional services.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure service objectives are met.
• Ability to work quickly, accurately and flexibly under pressure whilst ensuring attention to detail.
• Well organised, with an ability to work on own initiative as well as plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand, assimilate, interpret, present and communicate written and numerical information.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including note-taking, letter-writing and presentation skills.
• Numerate with the ability to understand, manipulate and analyse data.
• IT skills sufficient to produce clear written reports, spreadsheets, presentations and other documents,
• Office-based Monday - Thursday to enable the candidate to learn the role alongside members of the team

Compliance Requirements

• 5 Years References
• Enhanced DBS
• Willing to engage in the Pre-Engagement Questionnaire and mandatory pre-screening application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment Business for this vacancy. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.