Senior Business Support Officer

Posted 26 March 2026
Salary 17.53
LocationKettering NN16 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Administration / Clerical
ReferenceRQ1712936

Job description

12 Month Contract With A local Authority


About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Business Support Officer to provide high-level operational and administrative support across two busy service teams within Adult Social Care: the Assistive Technology Team and the Occupational Therapy Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, adaptable, and people-focused administrator with supervisory experience to join a highly collaborative environment, working closely with clinical staff, managers, and the public.

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of operational processes, internal communications, and statutory service delivery.




Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the workflow and task management of administrative staff across both teams.
  • Provide daily guidance, support, and supervision to the team.
  • Work closely with clinical leads and the Therapy Manager on operational priorities, HR matters, and team coordination.
  • Support recruitment processes, sickness monitoring, and audits.
  • Manage two public-facing inboxes, ensuring timely and professional responses.
  • Support audits, file searches, and Subject Access Requests (SARs) in collaboration with the Business Team.
  • Arrange interpreters for home visits across North Northamptonshire.
  • Organise training sessions, DSE assessments, and feedback systems.
  • Produce a quarterly newsletter by collating relevant service information.
  • Use ERP systems, casework systems, and Microsoft Excel to produce accurate reports, statistics, and performance information.
  • Cross-reference data through existing reporting systems and support KPI monitoring.
  • Assist with the Disability Facilities Grant (DFG) process, including ordering, finance tracking, and housing adaptations administration.
  • Create process maps and workflows to support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with Customer Services, the Web Team, and internal stakeholders for referrals and queries.
  • Support responses to general enquiries and ensure excellent customer service delivery.
  • Assist with digital improvement initiatives.
  • Attend joint clinical home visits when required (driver essential).
  • Undertake general administrative duties to support the wider service.


Requirements

  • Easy-going, approachable, and adaptable, yet able to take a confident approach to supervising a busy admin team.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload effectively.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, data reporting, and learning new systems quickly.
  • Comfortable working with clinical and operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive, reliable, and committed to providing a high-quality service.
  • Experienced in administration within a busy office setting (public sector or social care experience desirable).
  • A competent communicator who works well with both the public and professionals.
  • Able to attend home visits and travel as required.


Additional Information
  • Bi-Weekly Payments
  • 37 Working Hours Per Week
  • Hybrid Working
  • Basic DBS Is Required