Location
London Borough of Newham, Folkestone Road Central Depot Reception

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£32,535 - £33,987 per annum

About the Role
Are you organised and take pride in your work? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of residents within Newham? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! We are seeking to recruit Business Support Officers to join our exciting and challenging Business Support Service, playing a key role in achieving positive outcomes for residents of Newham. We seek individuals who share our vision and can positively and enthusiastically contribute to the continuous improvement of the Business Support Service and Newham as an organisation.

Business Support provides administration to a wide range of services across the Council including Housing, Environment, Children’s and Adults’ services.

As a member of Business Support you will be part of a busy administrative team working within either our ‘Operational hub’ or the ‘Social Care hub’ carrying out a wide range of business processes to support our internal and external service partners. Working together to achieve our vision and make our service as efficient and effective as possible.

In return, we offer an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, learn about a range of council services and to be part of a large organisation that makes a real difference to our local community.

Our Vision
Newham is a borough with a radical vision to build a better and brighter future. We are a diverse and aspirational place. By putting people at the heart of everything we do, we aim to enable all our residents to reach their potential and thrive.

Experience
Experience working in a busy administrative environment is desirable. Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and meet tight deadlines is essential.

About you
- Highly adaptable and emotionally resilient
- High level of oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload
- Methodical and logical thinker
- Able to work across a broad range of administrative and clerical tasks
- Excellent IT literacy
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work and being a team member

If applying for the Social Care hub, preferably have an understanding of Safeguarding or other aspects of social care.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.