Business Support Office

Posted 10 September 2026
Salary 19.2
LocationNottingham NG1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Administration / Clerical
ReferenceRQ1781517

Job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Umbrella - 19.20 per hour - Umbrella

Job Purpose

As a Business Support Officer, you will provide administrative and project support to the Children & Education Transformation Team, ensuring the effective coordination of projects, meetings, recruitment activities, and governance processes. You will support a range of transformation initiatives by maintaining accurate records, coordinating stakeholders, and providing high-quality business support services.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

  • Provide administrative and project support across multiple workstreams.
  • Coordinate recruitment activities and maintain recruitment records and documentation.
  • Manage shared mailboxes and respond to enquiries appropriately.
  • Support the mobilisation and coordination of working groups and project teams.
  • Maintain action logs, project trackers, risk logs, and governance documentation.
  • Organise meetings, prepare agendas, and coordinate attendance.
  • Take accurate minutes and distribute notes and actions following meetings.
  • Monitor progress against actions and follow up with stakeholders as required.
  • Maintain accurate records and electronic filing systems.
  • Support reporting and project governance requirements.
  • Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate project delivery.
  • Provide general business support and administrative assistance to the Transformation Team.

Essential Experience Required

  • Previous experience in a Business Support, Project Support, Administrative, or Coordination role.
  • Experience supporting projects, programmes, or transformation initiatives.
  • Experience managing shared mailboxes and handling enquiries.
  • Experience maintaining trackers, action logs, and governance documentation.
  • Experience organising meetings and taking minutes.
  • Experience working in a busy administrative environment with competing priorities.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Essential Qualifications Required

  • Good standard of general education.
  • Strong IT and administrative skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Relevant Business Administration qualification desirable but not essential.

Additional Information to Note

  • Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  • Location: Loxley House, Nottingham.
  • Hybrid working arrangement.
  • Office attendance required 2 to 3 days per week.
  • Contract Length: 3 months with potential extension.
  • Supplier submission deadline: 10th October 2026.
  • We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.
  • Apply ASAP