Business Support Officer

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