Business Support Officer
The Role
Do you see yourself thriving in a fast-paced, supportive environment?
Can you use your administrative skills to make a real difference in people’s lives?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
The Older People and Physical Disabilities (OPPD) Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Business Support Officer to join our amazing team and help deliver excellent care and support to older adults, adults with physical disabilities, and their carers.
About the Role:
We have one vacancy for a Business Support Officer in our OPPD Business Support Team. In this role, you will:
- Provide high-level administrative support, including managing large datasets in Excel.
- Organise and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Assist with meetings, reports, and accurate record-keeping across various IT systems.
- Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders to support service delivery.
- Support managers and practitioners with administrative, financial, and IT tasks to ensure smooth service operation.
This role requires adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience in maintaining accurate records and managing data.
- Proficiency in IT systems, including Excel and Word, or a willingness to learn.
- Flexibility and a proactive approach to supporting your team daily.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of professionals.
About the Team:
The OPPD Business Support Team works closely with social workers, occupational therapists, and assistant practitioners, providing the administrative backbone essential for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
You’ll join a supportive, collaborative environment that values professional development, continuous learning, and helping our service users live as independently as possible.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Aisha Anderson at Aisha.Anderson@southwark.gov.uk.
Additional Information:
- Desirable: A business administration qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) or relevant experience.
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Advert close date: 11:59pm on 24th October 2025
Shortlisting date/s: 29th October 2025
Interview and Assessment date/s: 3rd November 2025
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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Salary range
- £31,530 - £34,863 per year