Business Support Officer

Do you have good administrative skills for managing operational tasks within a busy and dynamic team? Are you a proactive and efficient professional looking for a challenge in an academic setting? If yes, Signature Recruitment is excited to be partnering with our client, a prestigious London University, for a Business Support Officer.

This is a full-time temporary role starting early December, which will run for between six to eight weeks. It is based on campus with the flexibility of working one day a week from home.

As a Business Support Officer, you will be a key player working across the university to provide administrative support for important operational functions across Services, Estates, Venues and Catering. You will be involved in a wide range of tasks which will include responsibility for managing a shared inbox, dealing effectively and efficiently with queries and signposting when necessary. In addition, you will assist with tasks relating to facilities and financial administration of claims and expenses. You will also undertake other ad-hoc duties in order to assist colleagues and senior members of the Operations Team.

• Providing a key point of contact to students, staff and academics - giving an exceptional service via shared inbox, MS Teams and in-person queries
• Responsibility for organising 'space and infrastructure matters' such as organising office moves and monitoring the Office Tracker and ensuring common areas are presentable
• Ordering office supplies, equipment, furniture and other support materials
• Dealing with expense claims and payments - following appropriate process and procedure
• Coordinating and facilitating interview days. To include arranging rooms, meeting candidates, printing interview packs and setting up presentations for candidates
• Other ad-hoc administrative duties as required in order to support the university including tasks relating to maintaining 'Operations and Resources' webpages

• Demonstrable experience in office and operations administration, with experience in a higher education setting desirable
• A confident and proactive approach to handling tasks, a team player with good interpersonal skills, exceptional organisation, time management and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent customer service with all stakeholders. In addition, good numerical skills with experience in processing basic financial transactions
• Highly Proficient IT skills including MS Office

This position is ideal for someone looking for valuable administrative experience within a fast-paced busy academic environment. If you are a highly personable, proficient administrator with the skills outlined then we encourage you to apply today!

While we aim to respond to every applicant, the volume of applications may result in delayed communication. If you do not receive a response within a week, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, will keep your details for potential future opportunities.

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