Business Support Officer

4 weeks ago


Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom Achieving for Children Full time

About the Role

This is a part-time, term-time only Business Support Officer L1 vacancy. The role is responsible for undertaking administrative duties, working in a team under the supervision of the Business Support Team Manager.

The successful candidate will be working with other officers in the Education Welfare Service as part of a team, forming strong working relationships to ensure that statutory deadlines are met.

The role will require an individual to have strong admin, customer service, and digital experience to undertake a range of functions to provide excellent support to those in the directorate and to our children, young people, and their families.

About You

  • A passion for Achieving for Children's vision, mission, and values to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy, and successful lives.
  • Strong organisational abilities, including time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking.
  • Able to make good use of technology to perform functions and ensure work is timely and accurate.
  • Strong administrative skills, such as minute taking, managing competing priorities, being organised, and working well in a team.

About Our Benefits

We are focused on creating a positive, supportive environment, where you will have access to a wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working.

In AfC, you will also have access to:

  • 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years, with an additional day off in your birthday month.
  • Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC.
  • Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension).
  • Flexible working options, helping to keep a good work-life balance.
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
  • A range of staff benefits and discounts.
  • An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway.

Important Information

Achieving for Children have a set date for successful candidates to join each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.

The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.

We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.



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