Business Support Officer (Sc6)

Who You Are

Are you a "people person", looking for a new challenge? Do you want to utilize your excellent admin skills while working in a service where you can make a real difference and have your contributions valued? At Islington, we understand that to deliver top-notch social care services to children and families, our social care staff require exceptional business support. As a member of the Business Support Team, your hard work and commitment will be rewarded with outstanding support and a career development-oriented organizational structure.

What the Job Involves

As a critical part of a busy, child-focused service, this role includes:

• Day-to-day management of either of the two Reception desks, including start and end-of-day procedures
• Managing and monitoring shared mailboxes and calendars
• Welcoming and assisting visitors, including professionals, children, family members, and carers
• Handling contractors and deliveries
• Maintaining efficient administrative and clerical systems
• Updating spreadsheets and databases
• Performing other administrative duties as needed

Skills

• Excellent people skills
• Professional written communication
• Positive telephone manner
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Keen eye for detail
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information
• Experience in processing invoices and following financial processes
• Effective time-management skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment