Business Support

2 days ago


City of Westminster, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

LASC Senior Business Support Officer
Westminster
Contract
£26.14 per hour
Our client is looking for an experienced LASC Senior Business Support Officer.
Working Pattern: Full time – 36 hours per week, hybrid working (in-office and work-from-home)
Overview of the Role: Westminster City Council is seeking a proactive and skilled Business Support Officer to join the LASC Operations team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the Business Support Team, ensuring the efficient coordination and management of various administrative and operational tasks. This position involves handling a range of data management duties, HR support, finance responsibilities, and temporary accommodation oversight, all within the legal framework guiding children’s services.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support the Business Support Team, providing service-level cover as needed.
Coordinate and minute meetings, panels, multi-agency conferences, and training sessions, including managing room bookings and attendance lists.
Maintain and manage departmental databases, spreadsheets, and other records.
Respond to queries and support the LASC Manager and Service Managers on politically sensitive issues.
Handle data entry, validate data accuracy, and support departmental PI (Performance Indicators) understanding.
Assist with HR support tasks and key LASC business deliverables.
Respond professionally to enquiries via email and phone.
Finance Duties:
Manage financial responsibilities, including raising purchase orders, LASC subscription invoices, and tracking payments.
Reconcile emergency accommodation and transportation data, raise related invoices, and assist in closing year-end accounts.
Support budget monitoring and assist in identifying funding streams.
Temporary Accommodation Management:
Lead and maintain high standards for LASC temporary accommodation, ensuring compliance with the Children Act 1989, Leaving Care Act 2002, and Every Child Matters 2004.
Oversee the quality, complaints, and contract monitoring related to accommodation services.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
Working knowledge of the legal and policy framework for children’s services.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage staff and service users.
Proven flexibility and ability to work independently with minimal support.
Strong organisational and workload management skills.
Effective negotiation skills and a systematic approach to problem-solving.
Intermediate IT skills and familiarity with local authority, social services, and child care processes.
Commitment to Westminster City Council’s Equal Opportunities policies.
PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer



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